Being a mother myself, I was very pleased to get asked to design the stamp for the 100th anniversary of the Luxembourg Association of Midwives. I believe their role in supporting natural birth is very important and I appreciate to be able to contribute to this important topic.

The design shows a woman giving birth in an upright (natural) position. She is being supported by a midwife (on the left) and her partner, friend or family member (on the right). The woman is not entirely visible; it is like we get to peek at the intimate event of giving birth. The colours are powerful, representing the female body during child birth. The leaves are those of the 'lady's mantle'; an Important medicinal plant of midwifery.