Your body is not a lemon

Even if it has not been your habit throughout your life so far, learn to think positively about your body.

The pain of labor and birth has an entirely different message. It says: “Relax your pelvic muscles. Let go. Surrender. Go with the flow. Don’t fight this. It’s bigger than you.” This is far different from the message of “Protect yourself!” or “Run away!” that accompanies injury.

Pushing will take place without the mother requiring someone to shout at her when and how to do it. Don't force it!

Mental attitudes and emotions interfere with the ability to give birth far more than is generally understood.

It is important to keep in mind that our bodies must work pretty well, or there wouldn’t be so many humans on the planet.

Despite medical culture’s recognitio...