Birth

Women all over the world give birth in exactly the same way. They make the same noise when they reach the pushing phase; they move the same way; they touch their newborns gently and hesitantly during the few minutes after birth.
Midwives are the same everywhere too. They catch sleep when they can, love attending births, like the smells and sounds of the birthing room. We are happy when we see poo!
Gratitude and respect to all the women who are birthing today, and to all of their attendants. May it be a day of peace and joy.