Moxie Birth Center in Pasadena
These lovelies messaged me about a week before her due date. They were looking for a doula but hadn’t found one. The ones they did find were already booked. This
Tag: Birth and Beauty
Is Birth Photography Worth the Cost?
Okay. Okay. It has been seriously a hot minute since writing. I do like to write. Really I do! This year has been a blessing with many births and several
What is an Umbilical Cord Knot?
An umbilical cord knot is exactly what the term sounds like — a knot in the baby’s umbilical cord. Some knots form during pregnancy as baby flips and turns in
Cedars Sinai Birth Photography
I was hired by this beautiful family to be their birth photographer and doula. I love doing both as I can slip into each mode pretty seamlessly. That being said,
Are Birth Plans Reliable?
In a word no. Birth plans are not reliable. Birth can go exactly as you imaged or go off the rails at any point. When I help clients prepare for
Optimal Position for Labor
Is there really just one optimal position for labor? No way Jose! However; if you follow the acronym U.F.O. you should be on your way to your optimal position for
A Pasadena Birth story: Huntington Hospital
Well, it’s been a hot minute since I posted here. And for that, my profound apologies. To be honest my November and partial December is usually booked with my Santa
SHOUTOUT SOCAL Magazine
Happy August 2022! Ok, let’s get real, hot freaking hot is it? If I venture outside, I am immediately melt. Please. Oh please become fall—let the “ember” months begin! Ok,
SHINE Photography Awards
Entering the Shine Photography Awards was a first for me. The international photo competition is for maternity, newborn, child & family and birth photography. It is a relatively new international
Should I have a homebirth?
In this post, I will talk about Home Births. Freestanding birth center births and hospital births will be addressed in future blog posts. Early in your pregnancy, it is important