recognize childbirth as a key life experience that you will remember all your life
understand the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of your labour
assists you and your partner in preparing for and carrying out your plans for the birth
provides emotional support, physical comfort measures, and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping you gain access to the information you need to make informed decisions
facilitate communication between you, your partner, and medical care providers.
perceive your role as nurturing and protecting your memory of your birth experience.