Brenden's Birth Story

 I guess I'd have to start with Roses.

**all photos c/o McKayl Ford @honeyandhope.doula**

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The Birthing Center Birth of Eko

I arrived at the birthing center at about 2:30PM. Kelli was in early labor, meeting each wave with calming, deep breaths, and smiling between waves. Leera was right by her side, along with her mother. There was rap music playing and the lights were dimmed low. 

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The Home Water Birth Story of Taylor

I arrived at Nichole’s house at 8:45 PM. Andrew and I were at a game night with some friends when Nichole texted me, and while I was disappointed I wasn’t able to stay, I knew Nichole needed me, and I was excited to be there.

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Why do some women choose to birth at home?

I remember hearing about a parent of one of my students when I was student teaching in a first-grade classroom who had delivered all of her babies at home and thinking - I'm now ashamed to admit - how barbaric that was. *insert palm-forehead emoji here*

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BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY | THE HOME WATER BIRTH OF LUCA

It was two days before our move from Utah to Arizona. I had prayed and crossed my fingers that Jordan would go into labor, but it didn't look like it was going to happen. My backup photographers were in place for after I was gone and it broke my heart to give my mothers to them. I was especially sad to let go of this mother because she was a home-birth mama, and there is something really incredible about births like that. I was sorry I wouldn't get to be a part of it... until I got the call!

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COVID-19 BIRTH SESSION | WELCOME HOME ROSEMARY JUNE

It goes without saying that COVID-19 has worked a number on the world. Andrew and I had planned on celebrating our 10-year anniversary with a trip to Germany in June. NOPE! And don't even get me started on moving states during a pandemic.

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Birth Photography | Iris Love

"Just three weeks before my due date with baby number three, my videographer cancelled. I was feeling nervous and stressed to find someone else on such short notice. I reached out to Susan and immediately she worked me into her busy schedule. She made my husband and I feel that our birth of our baby girl was very important to her and that she couldn't wait to capture the special moment. That is exactly what she did!

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