Diane Barnes moved through the lateral stages of lay midwife to DEM to RNM to CNM, beginning in 1974. She recently sold her birth center of 20 years and retired to writing books about her experiences. Diane is a past MANA president, active supporter of all midwives and mother of 10, four of whom she recently adopted from Russia. She is also a grandmother to 21. Diane has published many articles regarding statistics and various childbirth situations