My Birth Philosophy

I believe that our bodies were designed to give birth.  My goal in working with mothers and their support team is to educate them in understanding the process and become advocates for themselves in creating the birth they want. 

I believe that parents should participate in decisions about their child and birth. That any decision made with informed consent will increase their satisfaction of their birth. 

I believe that at the birth of her baby every woman deserves to be surrounded by a loving support system of her choice. I believe that to best serve the birthing mother I reflect her strength back to her, empowering herself to give birth as she desires.   

I believe that childbirth is one of the most profoundly intense experiences your family will ever have.  The extreme emotions provide a wonderful opportunity for closeness and bonding. 

My desire is to help families begin parenthood with a positive outlook and enhance the birthing experience for each family that I serve; to help you achieve the birth that you desire.

 Marilyn Alger CD (DONA) HCHI