"By rights, books written for popular consumption should be an excellent source of education on childbirth, but here there’s a real problem. I went to a large book store and surveyed the books offered on pregnancy and childbirth. There were twenty-eight such books and twenty-three of them would have to be put in the category of obstetric party-line dogma, you know, the kind that insults the intelligence of women and urges 'do what the doctor says, Dearie'.

"There is a simple test you can use to determine whether or not a book on maternity care is worth the reading. I call it the trust test. If the book says 'ask your doctor' or 'trust your doctor' or 'listen to your doctor,' it has failed the trust test and is highly suspicious and probably should go back on the shelf. If it says to trust yourself, trust your body, trust the scientific evidence, then you have probably come across something worth your while.

"Hey! Who’s Having This Baby Anyway? passes the trust test with flying colors. It is practical, sensible, honest, and completely respectful of you the mother and the family. The information is scientifically accurate and can be relied on. I strongly recommend it to every woman and family starting out to have their baby."

Marsden Wagner, MD
Perinatologist, Neonatologist, Perinatal Epidemiologist and former European Regional Office Director of The World Health Organization



"While reading the manuscript I kept telling myself I can’t wait until it’s in the book stores!"

Barbara Harper, RN
Founder and President of Global Maternal/Child Health Association
and author of Gentle Birth Choices



"I think you have set down one of the most comprehensive pieces of work I’ve seen. Anyone reading your book and doing the workbook exercises will be a beautifully informed and equipped consumer.

"I will gladly place your book on our recommended book list. I’m serious about wanting to have our practitioners get their hands on it."

Marie Mongan, M.Ed., M.Hy.
HypnoBirthing® Founder



"Hey! Who’s Having This Baby Anyway? empowers women and their partners to self-discover their fundamental pregnancy, birthing, and parenting beliefs, creating the ideal informed choice platform. This book challenges the reader to ask 'Who am I' as they journey the sacred birth path of mystery, surrender, and awakening."

Tanja Johnson, MSN, ARNP, CNM
International Perinatal Consultant



"This book contains much useful information for women wanting to take control of their birth experience."

Henci Goer
Author of The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth