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Apple Blossom Families Birth Photographer and Doula Vancouver BC updated their cover photo.

Happy mothers day to all the lovely mama's and mama's to be.

Mothers day weekend check out these events at Pomegranate Midwives!

Mother's Day Wknd Celebration

Saturday, May 12 at 10:00am at Pomegranate Community Midwives

Yes!

In labor? Stand, sit, walk... But don't lie down

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Hey would-be moms, eager to pick up the pace of your delivery? One piece of advice: don't lie down. Researchers report in today's Cochrane Review that women who knelt, sat or walked around during the early stages of labor instead of lying in bed

I love that you are a doula and birth photographer. What a great combination!

Today I had a massage at Pomegranate Community Midwives with Kashka. It was amazing, I highly recommend going. Call and make an appointment- treat yourself you deserve it. :)

Check out the awesome flash mob video, for International day of the Midwife. If you look hard you can find me photographing.

MABC - Flashmob

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Great post on hiring a doula by local Vancouver doula Elodie, complete with photos from another local doula and birth photographer, Apple Blossom Families Birth Photographer and Doula Vancouver BC :

Preparing for baby: hiring a doula | French Touch Mom

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Preparing for baby: hiring a doula May 8, 2012 by Elodie | 3 Comments When I had my first baby, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Although I come from a medical family (both my mom and grandma are nurses and there are quite a few doctors amongst my relatives…), and I had ...

Apple Blossom Families Birth Photographer and Doula Vancouver BC added 4 new photos to the album Beautiful baby boy born in the caul.

Beautiful baby boy born in the caul.

Apple Blossom Families Birth Photographer and Doula Vancouver BC added a new photo.

Beautiful baby boy born in the caul.

Thanks for the great midwife day shots! Just browsed some of your photos - so many gorgeous babies & families! :)

Apple Blossom Families Birth Photographer and Doula Vancouver BC added 21 new photos to the album International Day of the Midwife - Flash Mob.

International Day of the Midwife - Flash Mob

People out to support the BC Midwives today doing a flash mob at the Vancouver Art Gallery. I have made another album for the before and after shots. Please feel free to tag yourself. I also Heart Midwives, I had the wonderful support of Vancouver Midwives with all 3 of my births.

Apple Blossom Families Birth Photographer and Doula Vancouver BC added 20 new photos to the album International Day of the Midwife - Flash Mob.

International Day of the Midwife - Flash Mob

This is the pre and post pictures of the people out to support the BC Midwives today. I have made another album for just dancing. Please feel free to tag yourself. I also Heart Midwives, I had the wonderful support of Vancouver Midwives with all 3 of my kids births.

Happy International Day of the Midwives!!!

Apple Blossom Families Birth Photographer and Doula Vancouver BC added 6 new photos to the album My 12 lbs 8 oz baby boy!

My 12 lbs 8 oz baby boy!

May the fourth be with you my friend. The force seems to be with this wee lad. He was born tipping the scales at 12 lbs 8 oz!! Welcome to the world my friend. I really feel so special getting to spend your first few hours with you and your great family. (Who might need to start going to the gym!)

Just welcomed a little boy into the world, born in the caul in the water. Beautiful birth surrounded by so much love....ahhh.

EVC's have helped a few of my clients babies turn! Thanks to the Power to Push Campaign and Best Birth Clinic. This is a great photo documentation showing how it all goes down.

One Mom's trip to an ECV appointment!

Follow this Mom's trip to her EVC appointment at the Best Birth Clinic!

By 36 weeks of pregnancy, most babies are positioned head-down in the uterus. This is the normal position for birth. However, 3-4% will remain head-up in the uterus. This is called a breech position.

It may be possible to turn your baby into the head-down position before birth,
allowing you to have a normal vaginal birth. This is done with a procedure called External Cephalic Version, or ECV.

With ECV, an experienced maternity care provider will apply pressure with his or her hands on your abdomen and try to help turn the baby in a somersault, using pushing or lifting movements.

If an External Cephalic Version is not successful in turning the baby to a
head-down position, you may have the option of planning for a vaginal breech
birth if you wish.

ECV is offered by obstetricians at the Best Birth Clinic at BC Women’s Hospital
& Health Centre.

The Best Birth Clinic schedules appointments with women who are at least 34 weeks into their pregnancy with a breech baby. Your first appointment will
help you learn about all your options for a breech baby, including ECV. If you decide to have the ECV procedure, you will return for a second appointment.

Your doctor or midwife can refer you to the Best Birth Clinic, or you can call the
clinic directly if you prefer. Women who live outside Vancouver are also welcome to book an appointment.

Contact the Best Birth Clinic at 604‑875‑2424, extension 6387.

Download our ECV brochure: http://www.powertopush.ca/news-sharing-centre/brochures/

By: Power to Push Campaign & Best Birth Clinic

These two will be holding hands for a very long time.

Welcome to the world little K. What a beautiful unmedicated birth you had and what love you have for your mama. I love how you gaze at her!

I just spent the day in a room full of doula's talking about birth, perfect!

Couple's Pregnancy and Birth Preparation Yoga Workshop on May 22nd with Lynette Stockner! Have you noticed your baby's due date is getting closer? This workshop is a powerful way to prepare as you anticipate the arrival of your baby: connect with each other with partner yoga poses, experience yoga poses that will be useful during your labour, practice vocalizing and toning, and learn breathing techniques that can guide you through contractions and pushing. For more info www.SageYoga.ca

Oooh one last post before I sign off to get organized to leave tomorrow.... BEAUTIFUL hospital water birth photos by our LOCAL Apple Blossom Families Birth Photographer and Doula Vancouver BC :-)

Wall Photos

Here are some images from a great water birth at BC Woman's Hospital that I photographed earlier this month. The human body still amazes me every time I witness a birth. 1/3 Click to the right to see 2 more sets.

By: Apple Blossom Families Birth Photographer and Doula Vancouver BC

Here are some images from a great water birth at BC Woman's Hospital that I photographed earlier this month. The human body still amazes me every time I witness a birth. 1/3 Click to the right to see 2 more sets.

Here are some images from a great water birth at BC Woman's Hospital that I photographed earlier this month. The human body still amazes me every time I witness a birth. 2/3

Here are some images from a great water birth at BC Woman's Hospital that I photographed earlier this month. The human body still amazes me every time I witness a birth. 3/3