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
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
Optimal Position for Labor
Is there really just one optimal position for labor? No way Jose! However; if you follow the acronym U.F.O. you should be on your way to your optimal position for
Why is Birth Photography so Expensive?
Ok, so you have seen some really fabulous birth photos floating around the internet. Maybe a friend of yours got them done and you like how they turned out. So
What are the Stages of Labor?
I am currently a doula and birth photographer (doulatog) to a wonderful couple in San Diego. Recognizing mom was worried about how she would know which stage of labor she
What is Birth Photography?
This might seem obvious. You may think, it’s just someone with a camera taking pictures. I assure you, a birth photographer is far more. A professional birth photographer understands first
The Physical Stages of Labor–Los Angeles Birth Photography
Welcome to the Stages of Labor blog post. I feel birth photography is more than just getting good pictures. As a birth photographer, I am in an extremely sacred space-whether
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A Los Angeles Maternity Photos
Happy September! As the air gets crisper and the days shorter I am reminded how beautiful the world is and how fleeting time is. If you are between 30 and
Putting Together Your Birth Team
Those included in your birth team will heavily influence your birth experience. Whether newly pregnant or midway through, putting together your birth team is an important task not to be