Tag Archives: Denton Texas labor support birth doula
Story Behind the Photo | Denton Birth Photography
This is an image I captured at the very first birth I attended, and I was so glad I had brought my camera with me! I remember getting a phone call asking, “Would you be our doula?” and laughing – … 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
Birth Gallery | Denton Birth Photography
This family kindly gave me permission to share the gallery from their birth – you can view it here.
Hospital Protocols
A client shared with me her notes after a hospital tour. This is a facility with a strong reputation for both natural birth AND high risk situations, which I learned first hand as I birthed my 23 week preemie there! … Continue reading
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Beautiful Boy | Denton Birth Photography
Last night I was there as this couple welcomed their fourth baby into the world. The smiles on their faces say it all! The journey to bring this little boy into the world was so neat to witness – I … Continue reading
Breastfeeding – Tongue Tie
Tongue Tie The above link is an excellent PDF showing the various types of tongue ties (including the maxillary frenulum, which most of my children had/have!) and explains how these issues can impact breastfeeding. While diagnosing a tongue tie is … Continue reading
Maternity, Birth, & Newborn Photography | Denton Birth Photography
(Please forgive the wonky formatting – I was typing and discovered my one year old had bathed herself in syrup so I was otherwise distracted and I’m leaving it alone so as to not further leave this wild one unsupervised.) … Continue reading
Dad’s Pre-Baby To Do List
In the last month of pregnancy your wife may be nesting, which can manifest itself in a variety of ways. She may be sorting and organizing the nursery, cleaning random things, or tackling any number of projects that may or … Continue reading
Tips For New Dads From a Father of Six
So you’re going to be a father! Here’s a quick primer of tips and tricks for new dads. day zero Today was an amazing day. Your beautiful wife just delivered your baby! It was incredible. She was incredible. And while … Continue reading