I came across a documentary the other night on Discovery Health Channel. It was about a movement called "freebirthing." Basically, its when a woman makes the decision to give birth unassisted by a professional. Quite amazing really. These women are the bravest of the brave when it comes to birthing. They take charge more than anyone else I've seen and the awareness that they have of their own bodies is astounding.
This movement is mostly underground because of the scrutiny it faces from critics and by the fact that its illegal in certain countries. Surprisingly, its seems to be technically legal in the U.S., but not socially accepted. The following video is an example of freebirthing where only the woman and her husband were present. No drugs, medical staff standing by, or even a midwife. The lack of pain and presence of joy gives much hope for us all.
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