Being able to receive care from and birth at home with a midwifery team changed my life. My first baby was born in a hospital under duress with extreme pressure for unnecessary medical intervention by the staff. I was treated so poorly than many of their actions would be considered malpractice and unfortunately that is the case for too many women. Midwifery is a caring, empathetic and respect based experience. Midwifery care is essential for the ability of mothers to choose their birth and expanding what they are able to offer will make home birth safer and more available for every woman.