An evolutionary path to deeply understanding the joys of normal birth.
No matter how much one hears or reads about the desirability of normal birth, it can be difficult to comprehend the feasibility or magnificence of normal birth in a society where it is only rarely seen or experienced. In this column, a nurse describes how a series of "Ah-ha!" experiences shaped her understanding of and appreciation for normal birth.
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HELEN CALLANS is a registered nurse in a small, holistic birthing center that is affiliated with Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan. In addition, she has taught childbirth education classes and worked in perinatal care for 12 years.