Labor Support is unconditional.
It is listening ...
not judging, not telling your own story.
It is not offering advice ...
but offering instead a handkerchief, a touch a hug ... caring.
We are here to help mothers-to-be discover what they are feeling ...
not to make the feelings go away.
We are here to help our mothers identify her options ...
not to tell her which options to choose.
We are here to discuss steps with our mothers ...
not to take the steps for her.
We are here ti help our mothers discover their own strength ...
not to rescue her and leave her vulnerable still.
We are here to help our mothers and their husbands [or partners] discover how they can help themselves...
not to take that responsibility for them.
We are here to help our mothers learn to choose ...
not to make it unnecessary for her to make difficult choices.
~ Anonymous
Giving mothers and their husbands [or partners] truthful education, so that they can make truly informed decisions about their childbirth experiences. Comforting them through their laboring, delivery and postpartum hours with tender expressions and gentle, loving support.
