A Suite Birth Story
This family was expecting their third baby and planning their first community birth. They live about 90 minutes away from the birth suite so we had agreed they should arrive a little earlier in labor than most folks. As a result, they spent the whole day relaxing and laboring in the birth suite. They went for walks around the neighborhood, watched some Schitt's Creek, played cribbage, had snacks and took a couple of naps throughout active labor. When they got to transition, things got intense (as they almost always do) but this couple stuck together and made it through to the triumphant birth of their sweet baby! They've agreed to share their photos here.
All photos were taken by their doula, Nikki Schwartz, who was also amazing.
All photos were taken by their doula, Nikki Schwartz, who was also amazing.
Their birth, done their way.Caution: This short video shows the actual birth, and this proud partner receiving his baby before handing her off to the client. It's lovely, but it's also real and a little loud in a couple of places.
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