I have never had a more peaceful birth than when my 2nd baby was born. My independent midwife was like an angel. She was there when I needed her and gone when i didn't. She respected my wishes 100% and said all the right things at the right time. She didn't do any interventions, and I did not want to hear the heartbeat of my baby as i had been told that it can cause stress within the mother, because our primal instinct when we hear a fast heartbeat, is to go into fight and flight mode, and thereby distress the mother on a subconcious level.

She became a very trusted friend and just the thought of me knowing that she was the one to be there, when I was giving this unborn child to the world, through my body.
She was gentle and guided me through all the different stages, including inviting me to feel the baby's hair, head, face ect as he emerged. What a fantastic, peaceful and beutiful experince.
No flashing lights, talking voices, baby's checkup 5 min after delivery etc. Just me, my baby, son, husband and our helping angel.

She encouraged me to relax my body instead of tightening through the contractions, which helped massively as painrelief. I didnt take anything else, only relaxation. she knew about the importance of moving my hips in circles to help the baby down. I had an amazing home water birth and would do it again -Anytime, with this angel of a midwife. -Thank you, may you go out there and help millions of women to have an incredible experince in birthing our new generation. The world deserves it. They deserve it. x x x (mother and natural health practioner)