My name is Jen and this is my second birth story, a triumphant and ecstatic homebirth VBAC! Baby Trevor was born at home in September, weighing 7 lbs 7 oz (same as his brother and same as me) and 20 inches long. Watch: Story Edit (5 mins) Watch: Documentary (36 mins) Setting the scene It […]

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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 […]

The Birth of Benjamin Katelyn’s Surrogate Birth story: The Birth of Benjamin AKA “JJ” Told by Katelyn and Benjamin’s two dads, Jim and Joe. K: I was induced on March 3rd, we started with the miso pill to get things rolling since I wasn’t really dilated at all or thinning. Things got rolling but then […]

Water birth at Andaluz of Portland, Oregon Priscila and her family are originally from Brazil. Brazil has a voluntary C-Section rate over 85%. Priscila felt drawn toward having both her babies vaginally and unmedicated. Her first child was born in Brazil, where she labored as long as possible at home before going to the hospital. […]

Katerina’s Home Birth Story Written by Katerina •  Beaverton, Oregon This was our third baby. First home birth. I always wanted to have a family, and the birth itself was an important component for me to value. To prepare for labor, I did breathing exercises and took lots of naps. I woke up at 11pm […]

“I chose birth photography because I wanted to be able to remember the experience of giving birth.” “I was so in my own head and body that it is amazing to see some of the moments between my husband and I – and to see the baby emerging.” “After viewing other parents birth images, I […]

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I’m always amazed at the raw strength women posses. Ali worked so hard to bring her baby girl into this world. She pushed for THREE HOURS. When she thought she couldn’t do it anymore, her incredible support team was right there by her side to tell her how amazing she is, that she can do […]

Anyone who’s ever been pregnant will nod in solemn agreement when you talk about the end of pregnancy. Not only is the end physically trying, it’s emotionally and mentally exhausting, too. Sophia’s first son was born two weeks late. She expected to go late again – but that didn’t make it any easier. 40 weeks […]