Homebirth photos

While pregnant with my first baby, I did a lot of research into a hospital birth vs. a home birth. I already knew I wasn't that comfortable with the

“I’m not photogenic.” “I need to lose weight first.” “I’m too tired.” I hear it all the time from mothers - this hesitation, this self-consciousness. We carry soooo so much love in our hearts but often carry so little grace for ourselves. Listen to me… Your children DONT care how you look! They care how you love them. They care about the way your arms feel like home, the way you look at them like they’re your whole world. They see you as their safe place, their everything. And isn’t that ...

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…

The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers has announced the winners of their 2017 contest, and the photos they chose show the struggles mothers go through to bring new life into the world, and the sheer joy that follows.

Wow.

A sneak peek of Teddy’s arrival. Born in the water at home, and so gently welcomed in the arms of his rockstar-mumma. How beautiful is birth? 🥹✨ . . . #perthbirthdoula #perthhypnobirthing #perthdoulas #perthprivatemidwife #perthdoulatog #birthphotography #birthphotographyaustralia #perthdoula #birth #birthbecomesyou #thebirthhour #birthwithconfidence #liveauthentic #doulalife #homebirthstory #perthhomebirth #birthphotogs #birthphotographyperth #hospitalbirthdoula #perthnewbornphotography…

These are so moving.

North Texas Birth Photographer

The beauty of birth in all of its glory. (Warning: graphic images.)