Birth

This is what labor really looks like.

"I am a Birthing Goddess" is by the United States' Sophia Costa of The Sophia Co.

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If you've already seen the beautiful positions for labour artwork by the amazing Kate Evans that feature in the Positive Birth Book, you'll ...

Despite living in a time of crisis that leaves us struggling with overwhelming anxiety about the future – let's take some time off and celebrate our presence. Life is sincerely mind-blowing. We get to go through these contrasting events filled with all the possible emotions, we have the freedom to get whatever we want from our existence, and we're allowed to make mistakes while still having the power to improve and grow.

Going through the family photos of Jordan Nicole’s birth brings back the flood of emotions like it was yesterday. Granted, it’s only been a month, but already our lives have changed so much. I’ve never shared such intimate moments before, but y’all have been so supportive and encouraging throughout this pregnancy that I wanted to invite you in. In the last trimester of my pregnancy, I started worrying about what labor would be like and how I would know it had started, the pain factor, etc…

Last week I woke up with good news. I have been awarded the title of International Birth Photographer of the Year 2020 at the Birth Photographer International Image Competition (BPIIC). Not only thanks to my photos, but also because of my commitment to the community of birth photographers. I was very surprised by the news and almost fell off my chair when I read it. Really amazing.

Birth: active birthing positions. A small laminated version for partners to carry in the bag

"The child may not be in your tummy, but surrogacy can be just as special as a natural birth."