‘Birthwork' is an important holistic complement to existing bodies of knowledge about caring for the birthing mother. It is for the professional and non-professional birth worker alike, detailing how we can care compassionately with both a 'thinking mind' and 'feeling heart', through:

attunement to intuition and instinct

effective communication

negotiating relationship

finding balance in times of stress

working with labour

honouring the mother and child

and above all, acknowledging the power of spirit and the ultimate mystery of birth.  
 

While 'Birthwork' offers a wealth of practical advice, enlivened by many personal stories, it is much more than a work book. Informed always by the richness of its life affirming philosophy, it is an open invitation to to loving kindness and presence.

We are left no doubt about the significance of working with birth. How we choose to behave towards and care for the mother has a profound influence on the way she births and feels about her experience. Ultimately, how well we care affects the wellbeing of future generations of parents, children and society.