Our Philosophy

Women's bodies are designed to give birth. The knowledge about how to give birth already exists inside every woman.
A woman will labor the best where ever she feels the safest and most secure. For some that may be a hospital. For others it may mean at home or in an alternative birthing center.
The nutrition of a pregnant woman has a great impact on the health of her baby from its life as a fetus through adulthood.
Birthing a baby requires integration of the mind, body, and spirit.
Breastmilk provides optimum nutrition for the newborn baby.
Birth is one of the greatest challenges life has to offer. It provides an opportunity for personal growth.
While a cesarean section may be necessary at times, the current rate is too high.
In most cases, VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) is a safer alternative to routine repeat cesareans.
Birth Works© seeks to facilitate a woman's or a couple's personal process in childbearing, and not to impart a preconceived method of labor and birth. There is no one right way to give birth. Each birth is unique.
A woman in labor deserves an environment in which her privacy, autonomy and emotional security is protected, and her mobility is encouraged.
Expectant parents should participate in decisions regarding the judicious use of obstetrical medications and procedures.
A woman's beliefs influence her birth. Exploring beliefs heightens self-awareness, serving as a catalyst for positive change.
The emotions of a birthing woman have profound effects on the birth outcome. Women must be allowed to express all their birth related feelings.