The central role of a midwife is gentle caring. A woman and her family present their challenges to you at various stages of the childbirth year. Midwives must always be open and take time to listen. This is perhaps the most important quality of gentle caring. When a woman feels safe in opening up, she learns from herself. We are there to witness her growth. We don’t have control over her journey, nor can we navigate it for her. It is hers alone. Being there for women in times of need is an honor. Recognizing the central importance of listening and showing sincere compassion is the midwife’s job. It can be challenging to be truly present all the time, but it is a quest we must all challenge ourselves to meet if we are drawn
