This maternity session fulfilled all the wintery-holiday vibes I was aching for as 2020 came to an end. Early December on a cold, rainy, and windy day I met with Sarah and her husband Jamie for their maternity shoot. I love these sessions because it allows me to get to know my birth clients a bit better. After many outfit changes and walking in and out of my friend's home who so graciously allowed us inside and on her property for pictures, we finally wrapped up the chilly session. And in result, Sarah looked like the Goddess of the Pine, mother awaiting child. These images are peaceful and imminent on such a wonderful gift to come in 2021!
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Today I share a birth album with you all that is very dear to my heart. I first met Megan and her family about three years ago, to photograph their son's home birth just 8 short weeks after giving birth to my own son. I loved bonding with them and getting to know the sweet love that flowed through their country home on the west-side of Indy. When I found out that Megan was pregnant with a baby girl due late summer 2018, I was thrilled! I couldn't wait to be a part of their birth team again, in their sacred space, in that space filled with joy and love. It was awe-striking to see similarities, too, between both births. Nearly identical, in the way of birthing, sounds, sights and faces.
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It was the day of Summer Solstice when Kasi contacted me to let me know that her labor was further progressing. She had originally planned a home birth, but needed to be transferred to IU Methodist Hospital to be induced at 38 weeks instead. Her home birth midwife was still very much there for her, arriving when Kasi was in active labor, and staying through the birth and thereafter. It was wonderful to see her midwife and the hospital midwives working together to care for Kasi and her baby. Soon, Kasi felt the urge to push. She stood beside a tall chair and led her baby earthside with the help of one of the midwives, and up to her chest in triumphant relief. Postpartum care for Kasi and her baby afterwards was magical to watch, the dual care by each midwife was seamless. You can see for yourself just how amazing this birth story is:
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