Every pregnant woman is treated with respect and tenderness, has the information, support and options available that she empower her to make conscious decisions about everything related to the health and welfare of herself and her baby
· Every baby is understood to be conscious and fully aware from conception and bringing special gifts and that babies are constantly relating to and adapting to their environment, and in the womb
· Every man takes the responsibility of fatherhood seriously, does whatever necessary to avoid unplanned conception, actively supports the mother of his child from pregnancy on, and is a participatory and supportive father
· Elders are aware of their unique gifts and value for childbearing women and babies
· Birth is a treated as sacred event, wherever it takes place
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