I believe that pregnancy, labor and birth, the postpartum period, breastfeeding, and parenting are all better experiences when an attitude of optimism and an expectation of success are present. 

I believe that parental responsibility begins during pregnancy. Parents should feel good about and be a part of every decision made about their care throughout the entire process of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period as well as throughout the child’s life. 

I believe that women should be encouraged to trust their bodies and myths about natural childbirth should be dispelled. They should be given the tools to achieve a natural birth, if that is what they desire, and should be equipped with knowledge to make informed decisions about their birth. 

I believe that women have the right to a birth free of unnecessary interventions. I have the duty and opportunity to educate women about the potential dangers unnecessary interventions can cause as well as the "snowball effect" they can have.

I believe that childbirth education should not involve guilt but should empower women to chose the kind of birth that is best for them, be it medicated or unmedicated, intervention-free or full of traditional interventions.

I believe that families should understand that they can negotiate their way through the waters of childbirth choices without making enemies of their health-care providers. 

I believe that women should be surrounded by those they love and trust during labor, delivery and the postpartum period.  A woman’s emotional support team is as vital to her birth experience as the medical team.

I believe in projecting myself with passion in my heart for the work I do, confidence, a peaceful presence, a positive attitude, and good intentions.