Many of our problems in US maternity care stem from the fact that we leave no room for recognizing when nature is smarter than we are.
Interpretation
This quote suggests that many issues in maternity care arise from a disregard for natural processes in childbirth.
Ina May Gaskin emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the wisdom of nature and how natural processes may be more effective than artificial interventions in maternity care. She suggests that by ignoring the innate knowledge present in childbirth, healthcare systems create unnecessary complications and challenges for mothers.
In practice
During a seminar on maternity care, one could quote this to stress the importance of natural childbirth practices.
A society that places a low value on its mothers and the process of birth will suffer an array of negative repercussions for doing so. Good beginnings make a positive difference in the world, so it is worth our while to provide the best possible care for mothers and babies throughout this extraordinarily influential part of life.
The way a culture treats women in birth is a good indicator of how well women and their contributions to society are valued and honored.
When we as a society begin to value mothers as the givers and supporters of life, then we will see social change in ways that matter.
Why do we, then, continue to treat women as if their emotions and comfort, and the postures they might want to assume while in labor, are against the rules?
Pregnant _x000D_ and birthing mothers are elemental forces, in the same sense that _x000D_ gravity, thunderstorms, earthquakes, and hurricanes are elemental _x000D_ forces. In order to understand the laws of their energy flow, you have _x000D_ to love and respect them for their magnificence at the same time that _x000D_ you study them with the accuracy of a true scientist.
Simply put, when there is no home birth in a society, or when home birth is driven completely underground, essential knowledge of women’s capacities in birth is lost to the people of that society—to professional caregivers, as well as to the women of childbearing age themselves.
Let's face it, in America today we don't have a health care system, we have a sick care system.
When you look at the whole package of energy, the food you eat should match the story you want to live, which means: as fresh as possible, without dullness, repetition, and routine. As colorful as possible, giving delight to the eyes; food is a rainbow brought down to earth. As cheerful as possible, maximizing moments of happiness and pleasure.
Sugar is the next tobacco, without a doubt, and that industry should be scared. It should be taxed just like tobacco and anything else that can, frankly, destroy lives.
If you consciously let your body take care of you, it will become your greatest ally and trusted partner.
Practice doing yoga with an innocent mind. Then, you will be able to cognize the things happening in your body
What's the ultimate price I'll pay if I don't stop this indulgence now? By asking questions like this, they'll associate pain to overeating, and their behavior will change immediately.
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