Comments on: Their Birth, Their Way: Nikki Macfarlane

By: Maayken Griffiths-Marsh

Maayken Griffiths-Marsh — Sun, 17 May 2009 22:56:24 +0000

Conception is a wonder, the birth of a child the wonder that grew.
Carrying a new being and its birth are holy times.
We need all our nowledge, all our intuition, all our love to welcome this wonder. Each birthday we remember that the planet received another being and experinece of the wonder of birth needs to remain all of the years one accompanies a child to its adulthood.
We need women lie you Nikkie who will show us that we are whole beings who are not just powerless patients, we are parents.
I plant my wishes for your work, with my love Maayken

By: Lynne

Lynne — Sat, 09 May 2009 01:38:49 +0000

To Nikki

These arms held you the day you were born
Felt your heart beat as you lay at my breast
When you needed comfort my arms embraced you…
And opened wide when you chose to fly

These eyes gazed in wonder at your inner beauty
Feigned surprise when the tooth fairy came
They shone at your every achievement…
And cried as you walked down the aisle

These lips kissed you goodnight
Taught you to have a voice that would be heard
They shared in your secrets…
And smiled when you too became a mother

These hands guided your first steps
Soothed your brow when you were sick
Turned the pages of books we read together…
And clapped loudly as you danced through our lives

This heart has loved you every second
Felt your joy and shared your sorrow
I applaud you as a woman equal to all others…
Who is not afraid to stand up for her principles

Now I see you teaching so many others to soar
Your message resonates for all women
To find their own voice that they may learn not to fear
When I look into your heart I am grateful & truly proud

Your Mum

By: Caroline

Caroline — Thu, 07 May 2009 01:29:09 +0000

Nikki is an inspirational woman & deserves to be recognised for her incredible achievements & contributions to childbirth. Through her work she is helping to create a community of empowered women who are feeling more in control of their pregnancies and births & whom are enjoying the journey. Here’s to that! Thanks Nikki.

By: Henne

Henne — Mon, 04 May 2009 07:16:02 +0000

I believe that Nikki has truly earnt this honor with her dedication, passion and overwhelming knowledge of childbirth education. I am honoured to count Nikki as a close friend and her strength, insight and commitment constantly inspire those around her. You go girl ! ………………

By: nici

nici — Mon, 04 May 2009 03:44:11 +0000

Another vote for Nikki!

By: Joni Nichols

Joni Nichols — Fri, 01 May 2009 04:59:09 +0000

Nikki’s contribution to the birth world is innovative, creative, insightful and straight from the hip. Under her direction Childbirth International (CBI) is creating an entire new generation of excellent educators and doulas who are creating change world wide!! I am proud to call her both “friend” and “colleague”. Not only does she educate…she inspires!

By: Nyoman Adi

Nyoman Adi — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:02:19 +0000

I want to vote for Nikki.

I think she is an amazing woman. For me, what she is doing with her vision for birth is very precious for every woman in the world. Terima Kasih Ibu Nikki

By: shirley

shirley — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:28:41 +0000

nikki definitely gets my vote!

By: Mairead

Mairead — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:28:31 +0000

Nikki is committed to a vision of true and lasting empowerment for women the world over and is dedicated to creating true health and wholeness for all.

She is a unique and inspiring woman – born to make a difference.

By: Tom Dew and Linda Duffy

Tom Dew and Linda Duffy — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:41:29 +0000

Linda and I have never met Nikki but are close friends of her parents Ron and Lynne. I think it is unfortunate, but particularly here in the USA, science has made the whole birth process very sterile and less human. I think Nikki’s work is fantastic and amazing in how many lives it will touch!…..Tom Dew