Midwives of Puget Sound promote natural childbirth in the familiarity and comfort of home, or a birthing suite. Time and attention are focused on optimizing health and minimizing risks for moms and babies. They emphasize individualized and continuous care throughout pregnancy, birth and postpartum with minimal and appropriate use of interventions based on available evidence and mutual consent. Midwives of Puget Sound adhere to the pillars of safe midwifery: well-trained midwives, healthy mothers, low risk pregnancies, and ready access to emergency medical services.