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A few months ago, I had the honor of supporting a family as their doula during their birthing experience. This expecting mother was accepted into the Simply Birth program at LDS Hospital, which is perfect for low-risk pregnancy moms who desire an unmedicated and low-intervention natural childbirth. It mimics a birth center in a hands-off […]

(Caption: Dani gazes adoringly at her darling baby girl who is her fifth and final child. She closes a chapter in her life during her longest and most arduous birth at home during the pandemic.) Having to decide between and hospital birth and home birth can be difficult for some. That’s how it was for

Documenting birth stories is my passion. Here are some frequently asked questions to give you an idea of what I do. What is birth photography? Birth photography is documenting one of the most important events in your life, while allowing the partner and support team to be fully devoted to the laboring mother. My approach

Expanding your family is a beautiful and transformative experience, but each new addition brings its own set of challenges. While many parents expect a steep learning curve when they go from one child to two, it’s often the transition from two to three kids that proves to be the most difficult. In this post, I’ll

One thing parents consider as they prepare for the birth of a child is to take a childbirth education class. Luckily, or maybe unfortunately, there are so many to choose from that it can be overwhelming. My recommendation is taking a class by childbirth educator Charity Wright. She teaches Your Empowered Hospital Birth classes and private birth classes in

Hey there mama-to-be! So, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed with all the information (or lack thereof) about giving birth. But don’t worry, I’ve got you! My knowledge as a Utah birth photog and doula and a mom myself has given me some insights. Here are 10 things I wish I knew about childbirth