my journey to motherhood

My own births transformed the way i practice as a midwife.

A black and white photograph of a woman with curly hair in a bun, facing left, with a tattoo on her side, in what appears to be a dimly lit room.
A person kneeling on a rug on the floor, with their back facing the camera, wearing a black top and leopard print pants. The room contains wooden furniture and a refrigerator, with a plant and shoes in the background.
Black and white photo of a person lying down with a tattoo on their upper arm, and another person’s hand resting on their shoulder. The background appears to be a room with a computer and various objects.
A man standing behind a woman, with his hand resting on her head, in a dimly lit room. The woman is leaning forward with her hands clasped together, and has a tattoo on her side. The scene appears emotional and intimate.
Three women standing near a doorway in a living room, engaged in a conversation. One woman is kneeling, one is standing with her back to the camera, and the third is leaning forward slightly. There is a dresser with plants and shelves on the wall to
Woman receiving a massage on her back while lying on a bed with another woman in front of her in a bedroom with natural light, a dresser, and wall shelves in the background.
A family in a bedroom celebrating a home birth, with a woman lying in bed, a man attending to her newborn, and another woman sitting nearby, with natural light coming through the windows.
A woman is giving birth in a hospital bed while a man, possibly her partner, is helping her lean forward. The woman is bent over the bed with her hands on the mattress. The man is standing beside her, supporting her. Other people are partially visibl
Two shirtless men, one holding the other in a supportive embrace, on a bed in a well-lit room with three women standing nearby, one holding a phone, in a casual, intimate setting.
A woman is performing a medical procedure on a person lying face down on a bed, with several people observing in a room with natural light, books, and personal items.
A man and a woman in a hot tub outdoors, with the man looking at the woman. The woman's back is visible, and she has a towel wrapped around her head. There is a large potted plant and a table with a phone and a towel nearby. The background shows a tr
A black-and-white photo of a couple in a swimming pool, about to kiss, with gym and other people in the background.
A group of people are participating in a baptism ceremony outdoors, with one person immersed in water and others assisting.
A group of people at a birthday celebration on a bed, gathered around a newborn baby. One person is lying on their stomach with colorful shorts, and others are sitting or lying nearby, with a man resting on his elbow, looking at the baby. The setting
A woman with glasses leaning over a person lying in bed, appearing to check on them or provide care in a bedroom with a green wall and natural light coming through the window.
Black and white photo of a woman lying face down on a bed, with a pillow under her head, and a man sitting next to her, holding her hand, in a cozy indoor setting.
Three people are on a bed during childbirth. A woman is lying on her back, holding her newborn baby, with an expression of relief. A man is sitting beside her, looking at the baby. A third person, possibly a medical professional, is assisting with th
Several women are assisting a person lying on a bed in a home setting. One woman is covering the person's face, and others are holding and supporting the person. The scene appears to be a medical or caregiving situation.
Multiple women and a man engaging in a group activity, with some leaning over and others standing, indoors with a wall and bookshelf in the background.
A woman lying on a bed receiving a vaccination from a healthcare worker, with other people present in the room.
A group of people are participating in a demonstration, linked together holding hands and arms, on a concrete surface.
A person is holding a newborn baby, who is lying on a piece of white fabric. The baby's umbilical cord is still attached. A person nearby holds a blue cloth, and another is interacting with the baby. The scene suggests a birth taking place or just ta
A woman holding a newborn baby, looking at each other in a room with a green wall.
A newborn baby with dark hair waking up in a person's arms during birth.
A woman lying in bed with a newborn baby, smiling, and a man sitting next to them, all inside a bedroom with a dark green wall. A dog is lying on the bed partially visible in the foreground.
A woman holding a newborn baby in a hospital room with a green wall, a man sitting nearby, and a puppy walking on the bed.
A man with short dark hair and a mustache, wearing a black Subaru t-shirt, sitting on a bed holding a newborn baby wrapped in striped clothing. The background includes a green wall and pillows in different colors.
A newborn baby being held and kissed on the head by an adult, likely the parent, during birth.
Man holding a newborn baby in his arms, gently kissing the baby on the head.
A newborn baby being held by multiple hands during birth.
A newborn baby with dark hair lying on a hospital bed, connected to medical devices, with a measuring tape across their chest. A healthcare worker wearing purple gloves is measuring the baby, and another baby with light skin and a bald head is in the
A healthcare professional wearing purple gloves uses a stethoscope to listen to the chest of a newborn baby lying on a bed. The baby is swaddled in a colorful blanket and appears to be peacefully resting with eyes closed.
A woman with short black hair and a hospital gown lying on a bed, with a newborn baby on her chest and a woman with long blonde hair, a black shirt, and a distressed expression leaning over her, in a hospital room.
Close-up of a woman holding a newborn baby. The baby has wet hair and is wrapped in a blanket, displaying a red and bloodied face. The woman is wearing gloves, indicating a hospital or medical setting.
A group of people participating in a home birth in a cozy living room, with a woman lying on the floor surrounded by family, including children and an older woman, with a woman in medical scrubs smiling nearby.
Woman wearing purple gloves releasing a cast of a newborn baby's body into a sterilized bag in a clinical setting, with a man observing nearby.
People gather in a living room, with some seated on the carpeted floor and another lying on a bed, with various blankets and pillows, and a small dog lying on its side among them.
A woman and four children are gathered around a Dog on a mattress on the floor, in a room decorated with bookshelves, a tall mirror, and artwork on the wall.
A man and woman, presumably the parents, are on the floor with a newborn baby they just welcomed. The man is smiling and looking at the woman and the baby. The woman is lying on her back, holding the newborn close to her chest, with a calm expression
A group of people assisting a woman during childbirth, with the baby immediately delivered, all in a dimly lit environment.
Black and white photograph of a newborn baby being held and touched by multiple hands, likely during a birth.
Newborn baby with wet hair lying on a person's chest in a dimly lit room, with a woman and a child visible in the background.
A woman with blonde hair in a messy bun, wearing a dark t-shirt, is sitting on a carpeted floor holding a gray French Bulldog puppy on her lap. There is a woman with dark hair, wearing black, sitting nearby working on a laptop. The room has a dresser