Monthly Archives: June 2012

Birth Photography – Why It’s Worth the Investment! | Denton Birth Photography

I missed the birth of my third child. That sounds odd, right? I was there, of course – but due to a variety of complications it was decided that our son would best make his arrival by cesarean four months … Continue reading

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Testimonials

For many parents a big concern regarding hiring a doula is privacy – especially if they are anticipating a hospital birth then they know there will be a variety of staff in the room already. Adding an additional person may … Continue reading

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Making Yourself at Home in the Hospital

I read Homebirth in the Hospital: Integrating Natural Childbirth with Modern Medicine – there were parts I liked, but parts I didn’t… if the hospital is where you feel the safest for emotional or physical reasons, then obviously that’s the … Continue reading

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Breastfeeding Your Newborn – Common Concerns

I love Dr. & Martha Sears’ work and I frequently visit their website as a mother myself. Postpartum moms often have concerns about nursing their new baby and this is the best page yet I’ve seen that addresses those questions … Continue reading

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Story Behind the Photo | Denton Birth Photography

This sweet couple was so much fun to work with – they were eager to learn and prepare in every possible way, they had a loving grandmother in attendance, and the mom and dad were the perfect team. I was … Continue reading

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Testimonials

Sometimes there is a misunderstanding of what a doula is and in what ways she helps. A doula can be beneficial for any birth situation – home, birth center, hospital, vaginal, or cesarean. I’ve been fortunate to work with families … Continue reading

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Inspiration

Genuine listening means suspending memory, desire, and judgment — and, for a moment at least, existing for the other person. — Michael P. Nichols

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First Baby Brunch!

Looking at the lovely new program Kit set up for me to hold all my client data (more on that later) I realized I had a lot of first time moms who lived in town and birthed this spring. I … Continue reading

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Testimonials | Denton Birth Photography

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Story Behind the Photo | Denton Birth Photography

Though I didn’t notice it as I snapped this moment, the tear in her eye says it all.

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