Reducing fear of birth in U.S. culture: Ina May Gaskin

Ina May Gaskin is the GURU…the head hancho...el supremo, or whatever other title you can think of. That is what this woman is to the profession of midwifery….I had the pleasure of meeting her a few years ago and she is awe inspiring- not just to midwives, but to women everywhere who want and demand a natural approach to labor and childbirth. In this video during a TEDx event she talks about why labor should not be feared in our society the way that it historically has been. My favorite part of this video is when she states.."we are the only species that doubts our ability to give birth"!!! If you are at all interested in learning about natural birth, how birth has evolved in the US, or how fear can impact labor- check this video out you won't be disappointed!