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"The Purple Line" I am beyond excited to announce π that Iβve progressed from last yearβs...
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Safe in daddy's arms. πͺπΌβ€οΈ . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth #doula #birthdoula...
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When a little bit of support is needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth #doula...
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That moment when you are seconds away from holding them in your arms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Women often squat during childbirth to utilize gravity, which aids in moving the baby down into the...
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Love squeeze. πͺβ€οΈ . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth #doula #birthdoula...
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Waiting patiently each wave π at a time. . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth #doula...
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One happy family. β€οΈπ₯°β€οΈπ . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #birthcenterbirth #doula #birthdoula...
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In daddy's arms. β€οΈπͺβ€οΈ . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #birthcenterbirth #doula #birthdoula...
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That moment when you both just can't stop staring. ππ . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor...
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When they sometimes need a little extra help. π€ . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor...
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That euphoric moment when your baby is finally in your arms. ππβ€οΈβ€οΈ . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Deep breaths every step. ππͺβ€οΈ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #birthcenterbirth #doula...
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That moment of peace, joy and unconditional love. β€οΈπ©·π©΅ . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor...
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Dad cutting the cord, then getting an explanation of what he's looking for in a normal healthy...
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Midwife love. π©΅π . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth #doula #birthdoula...
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Heart of love and life. π©΅ . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth #doula #birthdoula...
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In daddy's arms. π€π₯°β€οΈ . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth #doula #birthdoula...
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I just love this photo so much. π₯°β€οΈπ₯°β€οΈ How would you caption it? . . . . . . . . . . #birth...
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Still in awe. π₯°π₯° This is such an amazing feeling of victory that you in fact birthed this...
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When you're in disbelief that you in fact did it and that he's finally here. π₯°π₯°π€π€ . . . . . . ....
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The moment you feel the urge to push. π€π€β€οΈβ€οΈ . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth...
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Surges that bring you closer and closer to your baby. γ°οΈπ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth...
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When you need that extra oxytocin going and he's right by your side. πβ€οΈ . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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The strength and power within her. πͺπ»πβ€οΈ . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth #doula...
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π€β€οΈ . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #hospitalbirth #doula #birthdoula #laborandbirth...
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Daddy and me part 2 ππ . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #hospitalbirth #doula #birthdoula...
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Daddy and me. ππ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #hospitalbirth #doula #birthdoula...
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Squshi nursing nose and cute little fingers. It's so amazing how babies are designed to be born and...
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ππ₯Ίππ . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #hospitalbirth #doula #birthdoula #laborandbirth...
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Daddy's little girl. π©·πΈπ . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #hospitalbirth #doula #birthdoula...
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Sometimes you need to use the tug of war for assistance in the pushing phase. . . . . . . . . . . ....
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When you need him most. β€οΈ . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #hospitalbirth #doula...
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You know that he will always be by your side. β€οΈπβ€οΈ . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor...
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Being a part of someone's special and sacred day is always an honor. I love serving my clients and...
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Those cute little foot prints. π£ . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #hospitalbirth #doula...
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Daddy and me. β€οΈβ€οΈ . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #hospitalbirth #doula #birthdoula...
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When you want to nurse and let everyone in the room know you're ready. π€π€π€ . . . . . . . . . ....
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Cutting the cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #hospitalbirth #doula #birthdoula...
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Look at that big plumpy cord. πβ€οΈ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #hospitalbirth #doula...
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From crowning to holding him close. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor...
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Hip squeezes during contractions/waves is an amazing tool. Teaching it to partners is extremely...
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Hold me close. π€β€οΈπ« Did you know that your partner matters during your labor. Not only as great...
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Cold compress, hip squeezes and all the love. This husband was hard at work making sure his amazing...
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Full support π€β€οΈπ€ . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #hospitalbirth #doula #birthdoula...
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Listening to baby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #hospitalbirth #doula #birthdoula...
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When he tries every angle to help you with counter pressure. π . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth...
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During a wave. π She was still and calm. π€ . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #hospitalbirth...
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When you are 7cm dilated and walking down the hall to your birth room smiling. This mama was so in...
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When you're just chilling with Daddy. πππ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth...
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Skin to skin with dad. π€β€οΈπ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth #doula...
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As the year comes to close, I want to take a moment to express my deepest thank you to each and...
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You guys I am truly honored to have received a commended birth photography of the year award. This...
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Cutting the cord. π . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth #doula #birthdoula...
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Squishy little one. So delicate and sweet. πβ€οΈπ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor...
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Taking a good look right before holding him close. ππππ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth...
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Disbelief that this is real. That you did it and that the little baby you were carrying this long...
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Last few pushes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth #doula #birthdoula...
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No sleep for all of us and now into the early morning hours. This mama labored so hard but she was...
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When I'm attending homebirths I love documenting the in between. That cute little setup of the...
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Laboring on the toilet especially backwards is an amazing for labor. This wonderful position allows...
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Hip squeezes during contractions/waves is an amazing tool. Teaching it to partners is extremely...
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Always by her side.πππ . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth #doula #birthdoula...
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This couple worked so beautifully together. Every moment and step of the way her husband was by her...
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Unconditional love. β€οΈπ . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #birthcenterbirth #doula #birthdoula...
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Look at that vernix. ππππ "Vernix a Germ fighting superhero One of the primary purposes of...
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That smile tells you it was all worth it. π€β€οΈπ . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor...
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That moment you lay your eyes on them. πππ . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #birthcenterbirth...
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Holding on. . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #birthcenterbirth #doula #birthdoula #laborandbirth...
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When you just need to float. π§π Water therapy is one of the best things for pain relief. Not only...
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Tiny little toes. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . #birth #labor #homebirth #doula #birthdoula...
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Father and daughter. ππ . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth #doula #birthdoula...
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So much love. . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth #doula #birthdoula #laborandbirth...
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Staring into daddies eyes and vice versa. πππ . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth...
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The hand off. . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth #doula #birthdoula #laborandbirth...
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I just can't get over the cuteness overload and that vernix on this sweet little babe. ππ©·π€© . . ....
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Did you know that a placenta provides your baby with oxygen and nutrients. Removes harmful waste...
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This little girl had the longest lashes I've ever seen, she was so alert and looking around...
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"Vernix a Germ fighting superhero One of the primary purposes of vernix is to protect the infant...
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I love being a birth doula and a photographer! It's so special seeing the changes that happen...
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Husband/partner support comes in all sorts of ways. From holding your hand, to just quietly...
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One contraction at a time. . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth #doula #birthdoula...
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There are a few reasons why birthing combs work: 1. Distraction The first reason is that itβs...
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One wave at a time. π One breath at a time. π« Each one brings you closer and closer to your baby....
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Sweet little angel. π©·ππ·πΈ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #birthcenterbirth #doula...
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So precious and peaceful. . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #birthcenterbirth #doula...
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Burr Ridge Birth Center @brbirthcenter is such a gorgeous space, that if you desire something...
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A beautiful scene. πβ€οΈ Nursing while relaxing in a sitz bath. . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth...
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I'm so excited to say that I added a cool new option to my doula bag. These amazing galaxy lights...
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"Fun fact: Sitz baths have been around since 1842 and were primarily used to treat abdominal...
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Daddy and me session. πβ€οΈ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #birthcenterbirth #doula...
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Did you know that at a birth center, baby procedures like vitals, measurements and others are done...
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"Just when you think you know love, someone little comes along to remind you just how big it really...
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Cozy in dad's arms. . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #birthcenterbirth #doula #birthdoula...
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Did you know that it's normal to lose some blood after giving birth. Women usually lose about half...
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If you are looking for something between a hospital and a homebirth, look no further than this...
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When you come into this world quickly and peacefully ππ€ . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor...
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When love comes from all sides. β€οΈ . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth #doula...
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Then there was 4. β€οΈπ§‘β€οΈπ§‘ . . . . . . . . . . . . . #birth #labor #homebirth #doula #birthdoula...