Pitocin, which is often administered in the hospital to speed up contractions, is artificial oxytocin. Not only, however, do some couples find a the presence of a midwife or doctor inhibiting, they also find it unnecessary. Women's bodies were designed to give birth. If left alone, just courage and patience are required. Faith, if she is a believer, is the secret to having a healthy baby and being a happy mother.
Some women actually prefer to give birth completely alone.
Of course, most of them would say they weren't alone - God, or the larger consciousness, was with them, guiding them each step of the way. Unassisted childbirth is empowering for the woman, her partner, and her baby. Women who have given birth with little or no assistance often describe it as the most fulfilling experience of their lives. With no one around to tell them what to do, when to push, or which position to be in, many women find they know how to give birth. Although some women find the presence of midwives or doctors comforting, others find it inhibiting.