Olivia {Birth Story} Utah Birth Photographer

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

I almost didn't make it to this one! Arlette had warned me that she can have fast labors and that her midwife was all the way down in Salt Lake. As soon as I got the call, it was rush rush rush to get down there! Luckily I made it with over an hour before little Olivia made her entrance into this world.
I can't even begin to tell you how much I love birth stories. There is something so awe inspiring and miraculous about them :) This was #2 for me and I still have #3 to blog too.
Arlette did this au naturale with hypno-birthing!! It was so amazing to watch. She stayed so calm and centered the whole time. John was an excellent birthing partner, catering to her every need as you can see! Her sister was also there to lend her support!
I used this style of relaxation when I had Avery and its awesome!! I plan to do it again with the next one :)

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Things started to get pretty intense at this point. She almost delivered in this position, but the baby was showing signs of distress so she had to get on the bed. It took switching sides again to finally get her here!

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This little girl is going to be well loved and protected! She's got dad and 3 older brother's watching over her :)

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I am so happy for Arlette for finally getting her girl! :)

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If your a mom to be and want to know more info about having your own birth story photographed, please e-mail me!

5 comments:

brooke said...

wow, those pictures give me chills. SO amazing!

Valerie Joy said...

I hear ya! I LOVE Shooting birth stories! What a miracle! You did an awesome job on this one !

Kelly said...

Wow! So awesome! Maybe if we ever move to Utah for a baby we can have you photograph it!

Unknown said...

These really are beautiful Britt. You did amazing! IF IF IF I have another baby I want you to take pictures :)

Malissa said...

Oh Brittany! This one made me cry. I have 3 boys, I want a girl! This just made me SO happy to see a mommy finally get her girl! Maybe my next one will be MY baby girl! And you'll be there to capture it! Congratulations mommy!