Birth inspiration

When my friend Kerri and I discussed birth photography for my delivery of baby number two, I was really on the fence. My first labor and delivery had been

"My Sacred Birth Cocoon" is by Jessica Innemee of the Netherlands' VI-Photography.

Mother delivering her own baby while doula and midwives looked on during a home birth in North Vancouver. #birthphotography #vancouverphotographer#labourphotography #birthphoto

Labor is hard, we all know that! Having Bible verses ready can help remind you of our amazing God that is ready to give you strength when you need it most.

Hey mama, I hope you find these birth quotes empowering, and perhaps there are some in their you haven't seen before. I'm aiming to share another blog post soon with resources/books that guided me through my own labour and childbirth. Most of these quotes are pulled from those books :) Shared with love, Laurenxx

Repeat these powerful birth affirmations to give you strength during labor. Boost your confidence and stay positive with these quotes.

My ideal home birth turned into into a hospital birth, which became a c-section. After three days of labor, I was so thankful to finally meet our sweet baby!

I have been meaning to write these words for a long while. But every time I get a minute and begin the process, the words just don’t come. I feel they are words that deserve more than a quick write up. They deserve the most eloquent language… but it feels difficult to express the deep […]

"I projected so many insecurities onto an experience that was truly one of the most powerful, magical moments of my life," writes Bekah Martinez

Watching birth documentaries may not be what you think of when preparing for birth, but they may be surprising. Check out these beautiful and amazing ones.