Author Archives: Heidi Thaden-Pierce
Fresh New Baby – B&W vs. Color
Almost always my photos are in a customized black & white I set up in LightRoom, but I try to include for parents at least a couple photos of their new baby in color. Many moms are curious about what … Continue reading
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Birth Team
It was good the blessingway was Sunday night, because Tuesday night we all got the call that it was time for Girls’ Night Part II: Welcoming the Baby! And truly, this birth felt like such a fun celebration – with … Continue reading
Henna at the Blessingway
During the blessingway a friend decorated the expectant momma’s belly and the ladies did a few decorations on each other. (I have an anklet.) I smile and think of that sweet baby on the way every time I see it! … Continue reading
Bizarre Baby Food for the Blessingway!
A doula-birth photographer friend had her blessingway tonight, and inspired by the bizarre baby shower cakes we’ve seen online we decided to go with some cute – and creepy – food ideas! First, the cute (before I scare you away!) … Continue reading
Sweet Sisters Snuggling
As a midwife assistant we have clients sign a media release so we can post a family photo but we usually take it with our camera phone. I offered to take one instead with a real camera, but shot a … Continue reading
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So I Nursed Him Every 45 Minutes
As a new mom with a frequent nurser and high needs child I found great comfort in this article by a mom and dad about nursing their baby as needed. If you are struggling with the exhaustion of the newborn … Continue reading
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Our New “Baby”
Our family’s pet experience has been limited to hamsters & a fish. We’ve not ventured into a more high needs animal because I was feeling busy and overwhelmed taking care of our human babies. Well, just last week we decided … Continue reading
Siblings
A perk of attending the birth for a repeat client? I can create this – the top photo is a sweet baby girl whose family hired me when I was a newly certified doula. The bottom two photos are her … Continue reading
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Energy Balls for Pregnancy, Labor & Lactation! (Vegan & GF Free)
Energy Bites: 1 cup oats (quick oats, verify they are GF if you or baby have sensitivity) 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter 1/3 cup honey 1 cup coconut 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (chop up a vegan chocolate … Continue reading
Happy Father’s Day 2013!!
Most of these images are the very first time these men held their new baby. Some are first time fathers, some are welcoming their fourth! And each has the same adoring gaze as they see their tiny child enter the … Continue reading
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