April 27, 2021Press Release Portland Birth Photographer Natalie Broders takes 1st place in international photography competition Natalie Broders, Portland birth photographer, was awarded 1st place in the international photography competition Birth & Beyond Photography Awards for the photo below, titled Three Sisters. Natalie said this about the photograph: “This moment happened organically, with the mother […]

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Natalie’s work was viewed and discussed alongside contending finalist submissions and chosen as one of the most outstanding examples of documentary family photography in 2020.

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What are some questions to ask your midwife or obstetrician when trying interviewing them for your birth? Here’s a list of questions to ask. Midwife: Home Birth or Free Standing Birth Center What are your credentials? How long have you been practicing? Do you work with a partner and do you have adequate backup? Who […]

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in this post….& Maternity & Birth & Birth Film & Lifestyle Newborn & Newborn Film Maternity Photography Birth Photography Andaluz Waterbirth Center Portland, Oregon This is Amanda’s birth story, written in her own words. This is my second birth, but my first natural birth. My first was a hospital birth with an epidural. It was […]

5. Choose your birth attendants and birth place wisely. This is one of THE most important decisions you can make to achieve a natural birth. When you choose a midwife, you’re getting someone who believes in your body’s innate ability to birth your baby. You know you won’t have to go into labor ready to […]