Category Archives: Birth

Scrabble Charms – Birth Place or Thumbprints

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

While visiting my parents last month my mother taught me how to make these little map charms. They can be used as ornaments for the holidays, necklaces, keychains, or you can stick a magnet on the back instead. We found … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peak – Baby J

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

This little one caught me off guard by deciding to arrive before I was even officially on call! Thankfully his mom had been giving me some warning that something may be happening and I was able to get out the … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peak IV – Dad

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

It is incredible to witness a woman become a mother – it’s also incredible to see a man become a father. While watching a firstborn arrive and seeing that shift is really neat, it’s also fascinating to me when I … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peak III – The Midwife

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

This was the third baby caught by their midwife, and she happens to be the midwife who caught three of mine as well! (This family birthed with her first and introduced me to her midwife so safe to say we … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peak II – Details

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

So much of a birth story is remembered in the little details – the coping techniques, the music, the birth timeline this dad was keeping, the tiny hat the big sister had made to welcome her new baby sister, the … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peak – Welcoming Baby Haley

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

Almost five years ago I was called one evening and invited to attend the sweet, beautiful birth of the handsome little guy in these photos. Earlier this week I received a similar message one evening asking me to return for … Continue reading →

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Birth Stories – Birth Abroad of Gracie

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

I had the opportunity attend and photograph the arrival of this sweet baby’s younger sister! As a baby born abroad I am fascinated to read more about how other cultures approach pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum stage. Thank you to … Continue reading →

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FREE Waterbirth Presentation for Parents

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

If you are local then come check out the waterbirth workshop being presented free for the community by a visiting midwife from the UK. You can download the PDF at this link: Waterbirth Workshop It’s Thursday evening, September 26th at … Continue reading →

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Birth Stories – Baby Reed

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

I also met this couple through the childbirth class I help teach & was their doula. Because I attend births primarily in my hometown I’m fortunate to run into clients all over town & see their little ones grow. This … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peak – Baby M

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Heidi Thaden-Pierce

I like to stay in touch with my clients as they get closer to their estimated due date, and especially as they go past that date. I know they are probably being bombarded with phone calls, texts, and emails every … Continue reading →

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