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Tag: Burbank birth Photographer

Cat Links Labor and delivery Birth Bag

What should I pack in my birth bag?

leona March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

What to Pack in Your Birth Bag (From a Doula’s Perspective) As a doula, I’ve walked into countless hospital rooms where labor is unfolding in real time—sometimes slowly and peacefully,

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When the Camera Goes Down: How I Balance Hands-On Labor Support While Capturing Powerful Birth Images

leona March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Can one person really be both a labor doula and a birth photographer? There’s a question almost every client quietly carries — even if they never say it out loud:

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Why should a family consider Birth Photography?

leona February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Why I Wholeheartedly Believe in Birth photography In the quietest hours of the night, I walk into birth spaces knowing something extraordinary is about to happen. Sometimes the room feels

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The Benefits of Having a Doula and Birth Photographer

leona February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

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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What to Pack for a Hospital Birth

leona February 1, 2026February 1, 2026

(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…

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What Is an Epidural? A Clear, Honest Explanation for Expecting Parents

leona January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

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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A Redemptive Homebirth in Los Angeles: A Natural Birth Story Filled With Love

leona December 19, 2025December 20, 2025

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,

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Do I need a doula for a second baby?

leona October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

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

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Doula support and Birth Photography at the Same Time?

leona August 25, 2025August 28, 2025

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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What Really Happens in Labor Part III

leona July 13, 2025July 13, 2025

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

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