Transformative Birth Midwifery

Yay for well woman visits in the comfort of your own bed! Midwife perk #678: getting to snuggle your stinking cute home birth babies!

I walked in her bedroom door to hear her singing You are my Sunshine while on all fours having a contraction. Even though I had to invite myself over (she wasn't sure if it was too early for me to come) she seemed relieved I was there. It was time. She started to moan and grunt and eventually birth her sweet little boy Parker into her very own hands. Such raw beauty and power in her face. She didn't need me but I'm so grateful she allowed me to bare witness.

So this happened this week❤It wasn't a typical lightning fast second baby. First unmedicated birth and first homebirth for this mama, she worked so hard. I'm so proud of you Lee!😊

So many "firsts" with this beautiful family. To quote the great Dr. Seuss, "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."