"This is awesome! Thanks for posting. Legislature like this does a lot to help women prepare for their own births and think things through."

"the only difference is the people who used to post more radical things have decided, of their own accord, to become inactive. I see the same people here in this discussion who have always posted radical things...."

"I also agree with how frustrating it is to follow a woman through pregnancy, supporting her decisions and encouraging her to have the birth she desires only to hear her story after the birth and have it not turn out the way she hoped...."

"Yay!!! Faith moves mountains...And, apparently, placentas!"

"I'll be praying for you and your sweet baby. I've been praying for you, your family and all your angels these months. Will keep that up, too!"

"What are your thoughts on the groups growth? It's amazing how this group has grown, and in order for it to grow, I think it did need to become more "mainstream."..."

"Hang in there. It might take some time. Teaching a "comfort measures for labor" class might help, maybe getting your childbirth educator certification, too? (I know, more certifications...ugh!). Maybe a blog?..."