Mother Knows Best: Listening to women improves health options | Sonya Chamberlain | TEDxGullLake

As any mother knows, giving birth is a powerful experience. Sonya was born into a midwife's hands and now works daily as a certified midwife to provide a safe birthing experience for mother and child. It starts with listening. And results in reduced cesarean births, lower infant mortality, and better health outcomes. Sonya found her way to midwifery after work as a doula and childbirth educator left her wanting to bring more choice and empowerment to the birth experience. The birth of her own two children, as well as the various experiences she witnessed while supporting other laboring women, taught Sonya how powerful and long-lasting the birth experience is for women, their families, and their babies. She holds both the national Certified Professional Midwife credential and a Licensed Midwife title from the MN State Board of Medical Practice. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx