tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148717864140954209.post8793225551735665671..comments2023-11-27T16:44:57.394-05:00Comments on Our Report Card: Ina May Gaskin And The Safe Motherhood ProjectKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00003203477064185275noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148717864140954209.post-64478548364631886012009-12-10T17:29:33.670-05:002009-12-10T17:29:33.670-05:00Every time a woman hears I gave birth at home they...Every time a woman hears I gave birth at home they say "I'd be too scared to do that."<br /><br />Ironic.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01060662533625106100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148717864140954209.post-23138309643322047192009-12-07T16:58:34.619-05:002009-12-07T16:58:34.619-05:00I'm a Canadian transplant to SC, a doula, and ...I'm a Canadian transplant to SC, a doula, and due with my fourth child. I've had three beautiful homebirths and am hoping to have my fourth the same, but have been finding navigating the US system to be more than a little discouraging. Just wanted to say I agree with your post and it makes me pretty certain that, if we stay in the US, I don't think I have the fortitude to work as a doula here... I'm a little burnt out as it is. I think women in NC definitely need you to return to your doula work. :)Michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1148717864140954209.post-24804379361678053242009-12-07T13:05:58.010-05:002009-12-07T13:05:58.010-05:00This: "But now, I think doula work may be mor...This: "But now, I think doula work may be more important. Because most women in the United States don't question the medical model of care."<br /><br />It reminds me very much of new teachers entering the public education system. It's a treacherous path, trying to help people in a system that hurts them. I could say so many things about that. But just, steel yourself. Because, as you know well, doing what's right is so much harder than ignoring the truth.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463371508970237621noreply@blogger.com