Southern California birth photographer, videographer, and labor doula
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
Continue readingWhat Is an Epidural? A Clear, Honest Explanation for Expecting Parents
Surrounded by love, this second time mom knew she wanted something different. After her first birth experience left her longing for healing, she chose a redemptive homebirth—one rooted in trust,
Continue readingA Redemptive Homebirth in Los Angeles: A Natural Birth Story Filled With Love
I have had a baby already. I am an experienced mom. Why would I need a doula for my second baby? Why You Still Need a Doula for Your Second
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
Continue readingDoula support and Birth Photography at the Same Time?
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
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
This year’s birth photography competition via the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers (IAPBP) was a compilation of some fantastic birth photography. This competition was, as the title suggests, worldwide.