We all have a perception of birth that has been shaped by experiences and the stories we have heard. For many people today, these stories are stories of uncontrollable pain and fear. The media portrays women screaming, being rushed through the hospital while birthing. But I have a different perception of birth. I believe birth is a normal physiological function humans have been doing since the dawn of time. We can do it on our own, without medication or intervention, and in an empowered way.