Southern California birth photographer, videographer, and labor doula
What It Means to Have a Doula and Birth Photographer at Your Birth When I talk with expecting parents, I often hear the same question asked in different ways:What difference
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(From Someone Who’s Seen It All) Packing for a hospital birth can feel a little like packing for a trip you’ve never taken… to a place you don’t fully control…
When it comes to labor and birth, one of the most common questions I hear is: “Can you explain what an epidural actually does?” Epidurals are widely used, especially in
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These are both very different roles: one, in most cases, is hands-on and the other is to step back as birth unfolds. It is possible for a birth photographer and
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Do I have to lie on my back to deliver my baby? What happens during a hospital labor and birth depends greatly on your advocacy and your OB. It is
What Happens During Labor in the Hospital? So, you are in active labor (5 cm or more) and the hospital has deemed you “ready” for a birthing room. So off
Just the Basics, mam As a labor doula and birth photographer, I have attended my fair share of births. From home births to birth center births, hospital births, and emergency
What is Birth Videography? Birth videography is a heartfelt journey that captures the profound moments of bringing new life into the world. Imagine the emotions that flood your heart as
I was going to name this post an “accidental birth center birth”, but I thought that would be way confusing. Even though that is what it was. When I have
Let’s get one thing straight, having a birth doula isn’t necessary, but boy oh boy, it sure does give one peace of mind. So, is a birth doula necessary? I