Quote by Carolyn Murphy

Giving birth was the most amazing thing I've ever done. I'd been living in a Third World country, and I said, 'I'm going to just squat behind a tree.' I basically did that but in a chair in my living room. I didn't want a sterile hospital room. I didn't want doctors. I had a midwife.

Giving birth was the most amazing thing I've ever done. I'd

Summary

This quote captures a woman's personal experience of giving birth and her preference for a more natural and intimate setting. The speaker highlights their decision to give birth outside a hospital, opting for a chair in their living room instead. This choice represents a desire to embrace a less clinical environment, away from sterile hospital rooms and doctors. By choosing a midwife, the speaker emphasizes their dedication to a more holistic and personal approach to the birthing process. Overall, this quote reflects an appreciation for the profound and awe-inspiring nature of childbirth and the individual's autonomy in shaping their experience.

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