Home birth

Peaceful Home Birth in Jackson, Michigan When I met Sabrina, I knew she’d have a peaceful home birth in Jackson Michigan. She was living with her parents while she neared the end of her pregnancy so that she could be near the birth team she loved and trusted. I love that she chose her team for h

Birds eye view of the birth room

These are so moving.

How can a birth story be compressed into a few slides? The answer is, it’s impossible – and that’s OK. But these images may give you some glimpses into the beauty of this peaceful home birth. This Mama birthed her baby in her own arms, in her home, and I’m still in awe of her strength and resilience. If you want your birth story documented, I’d love to chat with you. Oh, and stay tuned for more photos from this beautiful hands-off birth. . . . #liveauthentic #baby #birthphotographyperth ...

Essentials that I found helpful during my home birth. All medical items were provided by my midwife including the birthing pool and hose. I also had a hospital bag prepared in the event I went to the hospital. #homebirth #natural #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #empowered #empowerment

If you’re researching home birth, or are interested in having your own, you’ll know that one of the big draw cards with a home birth is the comfort factor. Even those who are preparing for a hospital birth will often stay home as long as possible because it’s so much more comfortable there.T here are some practical things you can use that will help make a home birth even more comfortable.

Everything you need to know about home birth preparation. I've had 5 home births (currently planning my 6th) and these are the things you need to do and have to be prepared for your home birth. #HomeBirthSupplies #HomeBirthPreparation #HomeBirth #BornAtHome #HomeBirthTips #HomeBirthSpace

pt. 2 after everyone got here i was able to hang out and chat and watch my romcom show while working through contractions for about an hour. at this point it’s about 9:30/10 pm. we sent the boys to bed at their regular bedtime and told them we would wake them up once we knew he was coming (lol tried that and forgot they had josh’s sleep genes…. they did not wake up). we ended up turning frozen on for sadie to watch and she also fell asleep (which has never happened before. it was honestly a…

pt. 5 and simply the best part 🥲✨ i was in the pool for almost exactly an hour. it definitely didn’t feel like that. i thought i was in there for like 15 minutes. as soon as i got into the pool though i just started laughing and giggling, it felt SO good. the relief was immediate; i can definitely see how it can slow some peoples labor down. the biggest difference between this birth and sadie’s was that i was fully present and in the moment for this entire birth. sadie’s was a pain-free…

Want the midwife's go-to list of home birth supplies? Here you'll find the exact list I've been handing out for 13 years! Make preparing for your home birth just a lil' bit easier!

Home birth is rapidly becoming a more popular birthing option in the U.S., but it is often misunderstood. These lesser-known facts shed some light on the practice.

"I projected so many insecurities onto an experience that was truly one of the most powerful, magical moments of my life," writes Bekah Martinez

There are simple ways to make your birth space special - both at the hospital and at home. Candles, birth affirmations, pictures, and other comfort items can help increase oxytocin and make you feel safe and comfortable.

Creating your birth space should be a priority focus while you are pregnant. Do not neglect this important aspect of your birth plan.

This is the story of our accidental unassisted home birth. It was not what we planned but was a wonderful and positive experience. #homebirth #unassistedbirth #birthstory #unmedicatedbirth

Positive Hospital birth with epidural. Harrisburg Birth Photographer

Koa's birth was a journey. A journey of changes, of conquering fears, of learning to trust and surrender to the process. It was beautiful, it was hard, it was long and it was so fulfilling. I am so honored to have been there to document the whole journey and to finally see the joy once he came earth

While everyone’s experience with labor and delivery is different, a home birth was best for my family and I. This is how I prepared for a positive home birth experience and why I would do it again in a heartbeat.