title: A wondrous birth.
abstract: In this column, the author describes tending to a mother who displayed a quiet confidence throughout her pregnancy and birth experience. This birth story provides powerful support for women's inherent ability to give birth. Women already know what they need to give birth simply and easily.
authors.affiliation: KATHY MCGRATH is a childbirth educator, doula, and social worker. She has served on the Board of Directors of Lamaze International, is a member of the Lamaze International Certification Council, and lectures nationally on topics related to childbirth. She is the mother of three children and lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: Kathy
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: McGrath