“This is the role of the mother. And in that visit I really saw clearly, for the first time, why a mother is really important. Not just because she feeds and also loves and also cuddles…but because in an interesting and maybe an eerie and other-worldly way, she stands in the gap. She stands between the unknown and the known.” – Maya Angelou, Mom & Me & Mom Maternal Health In days of growing inconsistencies, a mother’s love remains universal. Growing up with comfortable privileges and surroundings, my view of childbirth is limited to medical staff, a comfortable hospital room, and ever-present support and services. Working in the relief and…