"You highlighted some good points. Positive change. Respect for the woman. Well said. I like how you balance nurturing the doula/woman relationship with defending the birth cause. So important not to lose sight of the individual."

"I spent the first four pregnancies completely avoiding all alcohol and caffein. If I did partake at all, it was a couple sips as a social gesture (such as champaign at a wedding)...."

"I wasn't going to share the news, but I thought this poem might be meaningful to a few who have experienced loss in their own way. Blessings."

"I never knew you were a part of me until you were slipping away, Drip by drip, day after day. I knew something was wrong because nothing seemed right. Silent, transient you, Leaving before you could ever be Known, named, desired...."

"When I was 21 a college friend of mine said to me, "Let's just ask. The worst they can do is say no." And that has stuck with me ever since...."

"Great topic. This is something that's so hard to discuss in today's culture. I sincerely belive the Lord has a plan for each of our families. The challenge comes in accepting that plan...."

"I believe that as much as we pride ourselves on being informed and educated, we all have experiences in life which shape our attitudes and decisions. And that's perfectly acceptable...."

"Very beautiful. I'm happy to hear that all went well."