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