I recently read a quote by Barbara Katz Rothman that read, “Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.”  This resonated with me deeply as I have lived and seen the power of birthing! I remember the strength I felt after giving birth to my children naturally and without the use of pain medication.  It was truly empowering.  My daughter, now a mother of three, had longed to experience this for herself in all her labours.  The birth of her third baby, a handsome boy we call Jason, filled the void she had in her heart from her previous birth experiences.  She gave birth on a cold November day the way she had always wanted; completely drug free!  I was there for each of her labours, but there was something a little extra special about this one.  The moment she pushed out Jason she was overwhelmed with emotions. “I did it, mom! I did it!”  My heart filled with joy! My daughter had done it!  She was proud of herself and had never felt so empowered.  I was proud of her as well.  As her emotions settled and we spoke about her experience she told me she couldn’t have done it without me.  As a doula, there is no greater joy and sense of accomplishment than knowing I helped a woman fulfill her birth wish.  Doing this for my daughter simply makes it a little more special!