A girl! Melina Brielle was welcomed Earthside at home on January 9th, 2018, with her three older brothers pool-side. (Hi there, Kyan!) She is the biggest of her mama’s babies, weighing 9lb 9oz, and is soaking up all the family cuddles.
There’s a special something about repeat clients …a comfort, trust, community, love, that just cannot be born from any other relationship. Women, find you a feminist care team!
He’s a dream! Abel Collins was born on November 3rd, 2017, after the all-night birth shift. (I enjoy the work …my eyes may be tired, but my heart is full!) He weighed 7lb 5oz, and gosh, he’s perfect.
His mama is incredible – she powered through this labor with determination, knowing her strength, and accepting encouragement as we neared the morning light. Abel is her third baby, and her recovery has been vastly improved from her previous experiences. Postpartum care, y’all.
Hey, Girl! Rae Ailyse was born on September 24, 2017, weighing a healthy 6lb 12oz. This tiny froglet wanted to be born breech, just to keep us all on our toes!
This mama worked so gracefully to bring her safely Earthside, and quickly! Her labor day began with strength, continued with a steady pace, and this woman remained in a position of control throughout it all! Rae’s grandmother (a source of great comfort) was feverishly racing to meet her from Texas, and arrived just in time.
Welcome, Baby Danny! He’s a cuddling hunk, weighing in at 8lb 8oz, and is bringing so much joy to his family. He was born on September 7th, 2017, under water, at home, in the living room as the sun was just beginning to shine through the wooden blinds. Bea-u-ti-ful!
His mother experienced a previous traumatic birth, and it was a privilege to protect her space with Daniel’s arrival. She requested over-communication, and I was sure to think aloud for her benefit and comfort, “I can see his forehead, now eyebrows, you’re doing great, there’s his nose, ok, catch your baby, he’s here.”
Welcome, to a very special girl, Phoenyx Darko! She was born at home on July 17, 2017, into the hands of her father, and she reached up towards him immediately. Her birth video is magical!
Pheonyx is Styrling’s little sister – a rainbow baby rising from the ashes of his death, she is bringing so much light to their family. We were all flooded with tears upon meeting her for the first time.
Welcome to your mother’s arms, Mack Zachary! He weighed in at 10lb 8oz and is measuring up to be a giant sweetheart!
Let’s talk about his mama… her energy was always relaxed, confident, and determined. Progress slowed during labor, but she sat herself down at the kitchen table to eat a full meal at 9cm dilation, and we continued. (Walk, squat, sip on water, walk, squat …and repeat!) This crossfit woman is a powerhouse, and her big boy is so lucky she’s his.
Welcome Earthside, Isaac Bryan! He was born in his family’s living room, welcomed by his siblings, and has been grinning since. Isaac weighed a healthy 8lb 10oz, with dimples, and kissable cheeks, and adorable chins.
His mother is a repeat client for me, from back in the day when I was a wee midwifery student. Our last baby together was born during a February blizzard, and Isaac arrived over a Strawberry Moon!
