Maria is a Licensed Midwife in San Francisco who works tirelessly for the health and safety of mothers and babies. Contrary to obstetrical opinion that states that we want a healthy mother and a healthy baby no matter how it gets here, Maria believes that the process of birth is integral to the health of mother and baby. Healthy mom, healthy baby, healthy process. You can visit her blog, Women in Charge, at wisewomanchildbirth.blogspot.com.