Read the heart-felt and inspiring words of these women, our dear and brilliant Mentors, about what the BIRTHING FROM WITHIN^® program has brought to their lives:

"I could not imagine not having BIRTHING FROM WITHIN as part of my life.  Like in so many stories that we were told as children, I feel that BIRTHING FROM WITHIN was a pivotal experience in my life that literally gave me new lenses through which to see the world.  I was educated in the clinical model, I KNEW birth, or so I thought.  I came to realize that there is a huge difference between knowing and understanding.  I always saw something special in some doctors or midwives that I could not explain, a certain being with the client that was palpable in the room.  BIRTHING FROM WITHIN has taught me that incredible skill, I am able to recognize the needs in my clients, I am able to see in them not only from my own past experience, but on the level that they are at, and relate to them in that place which builds an incredible relationship.  This is the beauty of midwifery, and Pam and Virginia are truly gifted mentors to anyone ready to open their mind and heart to an incredible journey, you will not regret it."
Colleen Marotta (Licensed Midwife)

"The program has changed me as a human being, it is more than just childbirth education, it is life education. Pam's commitment to see truth and beauty in everything is inspiring and has inspired me to dig deeper, listen deeper and become a profound mentor to those who cross my path." ~Sunshine (Student Midwife)

"BIRTHING FROM WITHIN has begun to fill and heal a cavern in my soul that was growing wider as the years went by. I was a busy L&D nurse, trying to protect and save parents from themselves, the medical establishment, and our cultural expectations. It was a lot of work and wore me down. I was busy saving fish from drowning—an impossible task that not only frustrates the fisherwoman, but also kills the fish! With this new perspective and my personal growth as a result of my trainings and work towards certification, I am beginning to realize it's not my job to go around "saving" parents and getting them to see things "my" way. I am there for them as they discover amazing insights on their own. And I learn at least as much as they do!" ~Donna (Nurse)

"The new awareness I've gained has had profound and unexpected effects on all aspects of my life. It helped me to meet the challenges of a recent miscarriage with surrender and courage. It was one of the most difficult times of my life, but I was able to mindfully greet each moment and live and grow and gain strength through the experience. What could have been a spirit-crushing defeat was a great triumph as I chose to play the part of a warrior and refused to be a victim." ~Heather

"I've been teaching BIRTHING FROM WITHIN for seven years. Although I have been attending births for over 25 years, I was never interested in teaching childbirth preparation classes—until BIRTHING FROM WITHIN came along. It's the only method that has ever made sense to me. I feel honored to sit in a circle with expectant parents as they discover what they already know about birth, gather their coping skills and prepare for an incomparable rite of passage. I am touched deeply as I witness their individual journeys of self-discovery. It is profound to see my former students months or years later. They have woven their birth experiences into the fabric of their lives as they emerged from the labyrinth with a babe in arms. I love my work!" ~Carol (Midwife)

"I just had what was probably the most amazing class ever! I am on fire right now—I’ve been so blown away by all this. Thank you so much for bringing all of this into my life. I can’t sleep.. whoa!!" ~Barbara

"Working with pregnant women and their families and attending births has been my life's vocation for over 20 years. I often hear about women's fears, worries, and hopes about labor and birth. I  found BIRTHING FROM WITHIN to be that important bridge in the gap of caring and listening that I was missing in my work with clients. BIRTHING FROM WITHIN knows that is the woman's right brain that births and becomes a mother, and it encourages the laboring family to draw upon their multitude of resources. This goes way beyond the intellectualized and authoritarian model of traditional childbirth education." ~Kathy (Certified Nurse Midwife)

"I am so glad and grateful that I am a part of such a soulful, spirited program. BIRTHING FROM WITHIN encourages EVERYONE to get back to the roots of their spirit journey, not just of pregnancy and labor, but all aspects of one's journey through their lifetime." ~Naima

Ghost Ranch Advanced Training: October 2004