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How can a birth story be compressed into a few slides? The answer is, it’s impossible – and that’s OK. But these images may give you some glimpses into the beauty of this peaceful home birth. This Mama birthed her baby in her own arms, in her home, and I’m still in awe of her strength and resilience. If you want your birth story documented, I’d love to chat with you. Oh, and stay tuned for more photos from this beautiful hands-off birth. . . . #liveauthentic #baby #birthphotographyperth ...

These are so moving.

Peaceful Home Birth in Jackson, Michigan When I met Sabrina, I knew she’d have a peaceful home birth in Jackson Michigan. She was living with her parents while she neared the end of her pregnancy so that she could be near the birth team she loved and trusted. I love that she chose her team for h

Second time mom, overcomes back labor challenges to avoid epidural and attempt a water birth at Prisma Greenville hospital.

I have two friends who had homebirths last summer. One had an unassisted water birth, and the other had a midwife-assisted homebirth. When my husband Carlos and I got pregnant last fall, I knew that I wanted a homebirth. I had birthed four babies previously, all with OB/GYNs in a hospital (with induction and pain relief), and I wasn’t happy with those experiences. I spoke with Carlos and he said that he would support me having our baby at home. I called Jen & Jill, the midwives that had…

Nothing puts life into perspective than life itself. The birth of a new baby awakens the soul in such an incredibly beautiful and profound way. For nine months us women form a life within our own body, all while we wait (no doubt the biggest understatement) in anticipation for our future son or daughter. We read the books, brainstorm names, create a Pinterest board filled with all the cutest itty bitty things for our future mini (mine is named “Oh Baby” and I still add to it even though my…

There are simple ways to make your birth space special - both at the hospital and at home. Candles, birth affirmations, pictures, and other comfort items can help increase oxytocin and make you feel safe and comfortable.

So here is the long awaited story of the birth of Cyan Burgin. His birth, and my pregnancy with him, are unique, in that I chose to stray from the beaten path with a decision that left many of my family and friends afraid for my life, but left me so completely content that I knew I was making the right decision for myself and my child. I chose an unassisted pregnancy and an unassisted birth. For those of you that are unfamiliar with the lingo that means that I didn't have traditional…

magical water birth at home.