Category Archives: Birth
May Baby Rush 2012 – Fourth Arrival | Denton Birth Photography
This little one has quite the story, and I don’t know if my heart will ever quite beat the same! It was one of the funnest labors I’ve ever been to – laughter, stories, walks, sunshine, family & friends, chocolate … Continue reading
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May Baby Rush 2012 – Third Arrival | Denton Birth Photography
This little one came out with arms shooting up into the air, as if announcing her presence to the world – HERE I AM!!! It was such a joyous, victorious pose as she was met with cheers and laughter. This … Continue reading
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Pretty Pushers Labor Gowns
Have you seen the oh-so-cute Pretty Pushers gowns? I was intrigued, and this weekend I had not one but TWO moms birth back to back wearing these gowns – one hospital, one birth center. Things I love – ties in … Continue reading
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May Baby Rush 2012 – First Arrival | Denton Birth Photography
I think this moment, the first time you hold your baby snuggled against your chest, is forever captured in our memories as mothers. Whether it’s immediately after birth or a bit later (as it sometimes necessary due to circumstances) we … Continue reading
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Birth Support After Trauma | Tips for Doulas
Originally posted May 2011: Update: I’m reading When Survivors Give Birth: Understanding and Healing the Effects of Early Sexual Abuse on Childbearing Womenand it’s fantastic – I think every childbirth professional (educator, doula, etc) should read this!! It’s very, very … Continue reading
Consumer Report on Birth!
Here’s their report on the ten things to avoid and the ten things to get during your birth. I love it! Especially this part: “Get labor support. Women who receive continuous support are in labor for shorter periods and are … Continue reading
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Cesarean Rates for Texas
2010 rates here. As you can see here in the metroplex the hospitals with the highest cesarean rates are: Presby Plano – 49.3% Las Colinas 45.3% Medical City Dallas 44.6% Presby Dallas 43.8% Presby Allen 42% Baylor Grapevine 41.8% Baylor … Continue reading
Bloggers for Birth Kits
Bloggers for Birth Kits is a charity program creating birth kits for women in rural Papua New Guinea, where the rate of maternal death is 1 in 7. Puts things into perspective, doesn’t it? You can donate online here (charges … Continue reading
VBACs, ICAN, and Special Scars
Unfortunately there is still a lot of misinformation being shared these days about the risks of repeat cesareans vs. VBACs (vaginal birth after cesarean.) According to the ACOG guidelines (American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology): Attempting a vaginal birth after … Continue reading
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Birth Gallery | Denton Birth Photography
This family kindly gave me permission to share the gallery from their birth – you can view it here.
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