Mamma taking a rest in between contractions.
The initial breastfeeding moment is so important for both mother and baby. Establishing a good first latch helps ensure baby continues to feed well as well as mom's milk production.
That afterbirth glow. The oxytocin is flowing so hard here after birthing my second baby boy!
Skin to Skin is extremely important for milk production, blood sugar regulation, temperature regulation and bonding between baby and mother immediately after birth.
Waterbirth/Hydrotherapy at a Birth Center. Laboring in the tub has been proven to be helpful in pain management. Warm water relaxes a pregnant mother to open and birth her baby.
Pregnant Belly
Hip Squeezes are an amazing pain relief technique that partners or doulas can provide during labor.
Doula providing physical support by doing hip squeezes to provide pelvic relief.
Mom times two! What a lucky baby to get the love of two mothers.
Pregnant belly photoshoot
Laboring in the tub to help ease discomfort of contractions
Pregnant Belly! Carrying my second baby who was a "green baby"; I found out after I gave birth that it was a boy!
Pregnant selfie at 39 weeks and 4 days
A father showing affection to his sweet little baby
Cesarean Birth is birth, period. Major surgery is not for the faint of heart and a birth by ceserean section can be doula-supported too!
A doula can support during a cesarean birth too!
The power of support during labor and birth!
As a doula, I support all families, period.
Hydration is vital during labor! Doula Kiesha is offering a drink to mamma Solange giving birth to her beautiful baby boy!
Laboring mother in tub is getting support from her doula who offers a much needed sip of water
Beautiful African Mamma. Love the look of the outdoors pregnancy shoot!
Baby feet covered in vernix are the cutest thing ever! Tiny little tootsy toes!
Tiny baby feet coated in vernix.
Beautifully Breastfeeding
Mother nursing her baby in a field
Doula and partner helps laboring person
A role of a doula is to support the laboring person AND their partner!
Baby born in birthtub! A waterbirth is a fantastic option for mothers wanting a natural birth.
Welcome to the world, baby!
Laboring mother locks eyes with her support.
When eye contact is made during labor, DO NOT look away!
Newborn attached to placenta with cord
Delayed cord clamping is vital for baby to receive all its iron-rich blood
