Slow birth
I had a fairly smooth pregnancy. Other than feeling quite sick for the first half, it was rather uneventful, though definitely not an experience I loved. I was grateful for a healthy pregnancy and for…
Vancouver Water Birth
I had a fairly smooth pregnancy. Other than feeling quite sick for the first half, it was rather uneventful, though definitely not an experience I loved. I was grateful for a healthy pregnancy and for…
As a new doula owning and offering your own birth pool setup is a fantastic value add for clients. You can put together a kit at not much expense and it quickly pays for itself, either as an inclusion within a slightly higher overall fee or as an optional add-on fee that clients can choose. Hiring a doula that will bring a birth pool and take care of all the logistics is an appealing choice for clients rather than having to source all the equipment themselves.
As a birth photographer and doula , in Vancouver B.C., I have documented and supported well over a 150 families giving birth. Over the last 3 years the importance of delayed cord clamping for longer than 'until the cord stops pulsing' period has…
I feel so fortunate for having had such a great pregnancy. Aside from months 2 and 3 when I felt nauseous, tired, and craved dim sum and pizza all the time, pregnancy was wonderful. I…
I am so excited to share the story of Maggie’s birth. More than 16 months after her birth, it’s ready for sharing! It took 5 months to write, and another 11 months to post! It’s…
Trusting birth. How do you figure out if a VBAC is right for you and your family. We spent many hours going over the risks of VBAC and how to feel safe letting your body…
Barto guarding the belly and the house. Their doula arrives. Their midwife arrives. Barto keeping watch. Just before they meet their baby. Almost 4 KG! Welcome to the world little one. "Morag is…
Sometimes first-time mom's birth their babies quickly. A quick first birth is often under 10 hours from start to finish. I knew when my client's husband texted me with their contraction chart showing that contractions…
Giving the midwife some sign language to tell her it is all OK. Baby catching time.