Category Archives: Birth Stories
The Joy in the Moment
This photo makes me tear up – this sweet momma worked so hard to welcome her third baby into the world, and the joy and triumph and relief is so apparent on her face. Her little one looks a bit … Continue reading →
Hello, World!!
Her midwife was doing her exam and about to weigh her and this gorgeous little one was just checking out the world and wondering what was going on around her. She was so bright eyed and beautiful!
Sweet Baby Three-Peat!
When this three-peat client told me her due date my heart sank, because I knew my sister was due a couple weeks later and I would be flying out of town. My client and I talked it through and we … Continue reading →
Sneak Peek – My First Three-Peat!!
When editing birth photos there are many times when I see an image and it takes my breath away – I’m just so in awe of the sacred moments I’m able to witness, and these beautiful families welcoming their child. … Continue reading →
Writing the Story of Your Baby’s Birth
During the childbirth class I help teach we encourage parents to write up their thoughts soon after the birth – whether it’s a detailed journal entry, a letter to their child, or just their random thoughts about what happened. So … Continue reading →
Mermaids & Birth
Yes, this is an actual discussion happening at my house today. There were strong opinions shared and someone yelled, “Look, no vagina!” However, we did some polling and got suggestions from others. Do mermaids give birth to live young or … Continue reading →
Family Legacy & Its Impact on Birth
This photo is me as a newborn, I recently found some family photos after talking with my parents about my birth story. During prenatal visits and in the childbirth class I help teach we talk about our family history of … Continue reading →
A Sweet Little Arrival
On Thursday evening I received a phone call from the birth center where I work – they asked if I was able to come in to help postpartum because a mom had just given birth in the park! After I … Continue reading →
Birth Stories – Baby M
This little one arrived so quickly that I left home after my family was asleep and was back before they woke up! It was a sweet, loving, beautiful birth and I was thrilled to be part of this family’s journey. … Continue reading →
Birth Stories – Baby O
This beautiful couple was introduced to me in the childbirth class, and I absolutely loved reading the birth story of their sweet little one. They’ve kindly allowed me to share it here, and I hope it makes you smile like … Continue reading →