Thank you to Mama Tiara for sharing your wonderful photos with us!
Tiara called me around midnight to let me know contractions had started. Labored on her own for a couple hours before letting me know they were coming harder and faster! I made my way down to her house, my student not far behind me. It also happened to be the student’s birthday!
Mom did amazing supported by a group of friends who supported her and took these awesome photographs documenting her home birth journey. Baby came out happy and healthy in the tub! Enjoy these photos and see for yourself…
Student helping mom Tiara through labor
At home we change positions often during labor! Great squat!
Midwife and student/doula with mother…
Taking a quiet moment to chart
When mom’s working hard, we’re smiling! Great progress!
Counterpressure
Doppler on the bed, baby’s heartbeat sounding great!
Friends encourage mom as she labors…
Lots of pressure….
Getting close!
Back to hands and knees for a rest
Midwife and doula/student midwife massaging mama while the tub fills
We’re about to have baby in our arms!
And she’s here!!! Pushed out in a squat in the tub!
