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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

When my friend Kerri and I discussed birth photography for my delivery of baby number two, I was really on the fence. My first labor and delivery had been

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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.

The one truth about birth. Every birth is different. Even when this is your third birth. They still manage to surprise you. Labor began during a crazy thunder storm on Monday night. We all headed to the birth center only a short time after a heads up, as Diana’s last birth was a quick one. However,

While pregnant with my first baby, I did a lot of research into a hospital birth vs. a home birth. I already knew I wasn't that comfortable with the

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 ...

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.

I have two friends who had homebirths last summer. One had an unassisted water birth, and the other had a midwife-assisted homebirth. When my husband Carlos and I got pregnant last fall, I knew that I wanted a homebirth. I had birthed four babies previously, all with OB/GYNs in a hospital (with induction and pain relief), and I wasn’t happy with those experiences. I spoke with Carlos and he said that he would support me having our baby at home. I called Jen & Jill, the midwives that had…