Polly is an internationally known nurse,author and public speaker. Polly is the author of numerous books which include Special Women: The Role of the Professional Labor Assistant, The Nurturing Touch at Birth: A Labor Support Handbook, Doula Programs: How to Start and Run a Private or Hospital-Based Program with Success!, Birth Balls: The Use of Physical Therapy Balls in Maternity Care and Brain Attack: Danger, Chaos, Opportunity and Empowerment.Polly lectures on many perinatal health care issues & focuses on motivating and empowering them.