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.
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Valuing mothers is essential for societal progress.
This quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing and appreciating mothers as fundamental contributors to society. It suggests that by elevating the status of mothers and acknowledging their role in nurturing and supporting life, society can experience significant positive transformations and social advancements.
Themes
MothersSocietyChangeValueLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech advocating for women's rights, this quote can illustrate the need for societal reform in recognizing mothers.
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All quotes →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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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