She holds your hand.
She wipes the hair from your eyes.
She refills your water.
She brings the straw to your lips.
She gives a reassuring smile to your partner.
She massages your back.
She warms compresses.
She turns down the lights.
She trusts that, you know how to birth your baby.

- Chelsea
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