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 lay eggs? Do mermen carry the babies like male seahorses? But mermaids have breasts so they must be mammals somewhat, even if they are fish from the waist below? We decided mermaids probably birth like dolphins? So here you go! A dolphin birth video.
Thank you to Eli's parents for allowing me to share a link to his birth story. I was fortunate to help teach their childbirth class and to photograph their birth - they're a beautiful family! (Apparently I did a good job sneaking in quietly to capture her birth!) Go read…
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 Amber for allowing me to share Gracie's birth story.
This is a question I am often asked, and while I cannot speak for all midwife assistants and doulas I can tell you about the difference in roles for me! Birth/midwife Assistant: * Hired by birth center. * Meet you at the birth, but may run into you around town…