What Really Happens During Labor Part II
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
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What Really Happens During Labor? Part 1
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
Birth Videography
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
Birth Center Birth
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
Is a Birth Doula Necessary?
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
Birth Photography Competition
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.
An Unmedicated Birth
This beautiful mother was set to give an unmedicated intervention-free birth at HOAG in Newport Beach, and this wasn’t her first rodeo; it was baby number four. Generally, with subsequent
A Natural Hospital Birth
Just saying the words Natural childbirth and hospital in the same sentence seems absurd. What the heck is natural about giving birth in a hospital? Well, let me tell you
Birth Photography, Birth Films, and Doula Support
An End of the Year Wrap-up! Oh my goodness! The last quarter of 2024 has been a whirlwind—like trying to catch confetti in a windstorm! I must apologize for my
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What is a newborn baby exam?
Hello and welcome to July 2024 “ask your doula”! I have had a few questions from clients recently about why their baby needs a newborn exam and what they consist