Jul 25, 2021 | Birth Story, Doula
You’ve reached the third trimester and can see the pregnancy finish line! This is often when providers suggest thinking about getting a bag packed and ready to go if you plan to birth in the hospital. Packing your hospital bag can seem like a daunting task,...
May 3, 2021 | Birth Story, Doula
There’s a lot of power in our thoughts – especially in childbirth! Positive thoughts help promote a positive environment to bring a baby into this world. Some people may think that sounds silly, but our bodies and minds are connected. Our thoughts can...
Feb 26, 2021 | Birth Story
Home birth wasn’t my original plan. But I’m glad I did it. When I found out I was pregnant in November 2019, I planned to do a hospital birth in July 2020. Then in March 2020, the world changed with COVID-19. Things were up in the air about whether their...
Aug 16, 2019 | Birth Story, Family, Lifestyle
Supported. Loving. Beautiful. Those are the words I would use to describe the Grand Rapids home birth that I had the honor of attending as birth photographer. This momma was determined to have a home birth. Her first two children were born in a birth center. Because...
Jul 2, 2019 | Birth Story, Maternity
So you’re about to become a dad (possibly again). Congrats, dude! And points to you for being a supportive partner. And now she’s looking into birth photography, which is a hugely empowering thing for women. I know it was for me. I like to say, “I photograph women...
Jul 24, 2016 | Birth Story, Family, Lifestyle
I was so excited about this birth! I’ve been wanting to document a birth for a while now and I finally booked my first session! I loved it. It was an honor to document a child’s entrance into the world, and I cannot wait to do it again. (Are you pregnant?...
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