Earth Mother Doula & Birth Photographer

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Earth Mother Doula & Birth Photographer

A doula is a trained professional who assists a person throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery.

Birth doulas are educated to give continuous, one-on-one care to laboring women and their partners.

05/01/2023

I love how this mother only left the tub when she felt content and stable. Sweet baby girl got to experience most of her firsts right where she was born. 💛

04/07/2023

Bonding ✨

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04/01/2023

✨BOOKING 2023✨

Hello my name is Morgan! ✋🏼

I am officially opening my bookings for Birth Photography for the months of MAY —> AUGUST.

I specialize in Documentary Birth Photography. Birth is one of lives most precious and treasured gifts we get to experience as humans.

Often, people are hesitant to invite a stranger in to their most vulnerable moments and I get that. I also know how fast the day flies by during those moments, and you can't fully take it all in after hours of labor because you're swelling with emotional and physical exhaustion. Let me do it for you. I am here so you can relive the moment you brought your baby into this world. I am here so you don't have to piece together the day. I am also here to show you how strong, powerful and determined you will be to get your baby earth-side.

But I have been there. I have sat in your shoes and birthed two amazingly beautiful girls. And they were the most magical and earth shattering experiences I have ever been through in my life. I am able to go back and see my photos from that day and re-live that excitement, joy, stress and LOVE that I was surrounded by. I want to give those magical moments to you, mama.

✨So if you are expediting soon, reach out and let me show you how magical you truly are. ✨

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12/13/2022

Our precious daughter arrived last night exactly how we envisioned she would. In front of a fire and the lit Christmas tree with calm music playing and the focus on filling our home with peace.

She poked her head out just shy of four hours after my water broke. I delivered in the pool, unmedicated and was thankful to have to focus on along with our incredible team of midwives from and .photographer there to capture it. She took her first breath at 6:43pm, weighing 7lbs 6oz and 20 inches long. Ten fingers, ten toes and some of the cutest lips and cheeks I’ve ever seen!

A head full of dark brown hair - I’ll be thankful to not experience the same type of heartburn for a while! We are absolutely in love, how could we not be!?

12/13/2022

✨ Scout Kelly ✨

I had the absolute honor of being present at this magical homebirth. Scott’s mother went into labor Thursday afternoon, and baby girl was born at 6:43 PM on Friday night. The Christmas tree was sparking and a warm crackling fire set the most welcoming space. Mom did amazing, taking each surge one at a time. Dad was there every step of the way supporting her in whatever moves she made. And we had an incredible midwife team from Ohana Midwifery & Wellness] who stepped back and trusted mom and her body to bring this sweet child earthside.

Welcome to the world Scout; you have some incredible parents and many puppy siblings to support and love you✨

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📸: .photographer
🩺: Ohana Midwifery & Wellness]

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12/05/2022

💧Water use for birth 💧

The pros of water birth are literally never ending but here's the lowdown.

(P.s they're all backed with evidence!)

Firstly, getting into the water allows spontaneous movement that instantly increases comfort and relief from her heavy baby bump! This movement is a godsend for the pelvis allowing it to open and create more space for baby! In turn this -
✨ Speeds up labour by dilating smoother and sooner!
✨ Reduces blood pressure
✨ Reduces perineal trauma
✨ Reduces the need for intervention especially episiotomies + C Sections!
✨It's SUPER relaxing which in turn allows that incredible oxytocin to rise up! This then increases the endorphin levels which provide the BEST pain relief.
✨ Stress hormones are less likely to attack the brain as water reduces the sensory stimulation of the room!
✨ It creates a private space allowing the person giving birth to feel safe and secure. Almost cocooned.
✨ Gives baby a gentler passage into the world. As we know they spend their time cuddled up in their amniotic sac so the transition from the womb to water is precious!

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Have you thought about a water birth? Or had one in the past? Share your stories and tips! 💛

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11/06/2022

✨ Touch During Labor ✨

Not only do women’s bodies know how to give birth, we also have a secret response to touch that helps us during labor.

Join me for a little tour, and know that beyond “the breathing” or “the epidural” there are ways to tap into the body’s own neurophysiologic pathways to reduce pain.

Mechanoreceptors respond to touch:

1️⃣ Merkel’s Disks are found on the palms, soles of the feet, and lips. They respond to steady, maintained pressure, and don’t habituate readily, meaning these techniques work for a long time. Some things you can do during labor that use these pain relief properties of the Merkel’s discs include:
✨ holding hands
✨ standing (on the soles of the feet)
✨ squeezing a stress ball
✨ kissing, although some people bite their lips!

2️⃣Meissner’s Corpuscles are found on fingertips and hairless skin; they respond to textures and light touch.

✨ Effleurage (light fingertip massage often done on the belly)
✨ Move fingertips lightly on sheets
✨ People who put themselves to sleep by moving their feet on the sheets will intuitively do that.

It’s one time when it won’t drive their partners nuts!

3️⃣ Pacinian Corpuscles are found in the deep layers of the skin.

They respond to deep pressure and vibration. These techniques are often used for back labor.

✨Deep massage
✨Acupressure
✨Counter Pressure

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Did you try any of these during labor? ⤵️

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10/14/2022

✨ Family connection ✨

Even though it’s such a simple picture it shows me so much of the love and support this baby already has. Dad doing skin to skin in the tub while mom gets checked out. Grandma holding big sister and the bowl. And peep that ADORABLE little hand. Big sister Ellie wants to participate and feel connected to this magical moment 🥹💛

10/11/2022

Big birthday nap and skin to skin. Exactly where baby girl feels the most held and secure ✨

📸: .photographer

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10/09/2022

✨ Gentle Cesarean ✨

Have you ever heard of a gentle or family
centered cesarean?

Wait, is this an oxymoron? In some ways, yes.

Is it an AMAZING option for most people?

DEFINITELY YES!

Gentle cesareans are becoming more common as people are starting to learn about their cesarean options and what they desire for a cesarean birth.

Can I get a "hell yes" for educating yourself and owning your birth?!?

A gentle cesarean may include:
✨Having a clear or lowered drape
✨Not strapping your arms down
✨Having surgical staff be silent
✨Playing your desired music
✨Having photos or video taken
✨Having your partner AND doula present
✨Having immediate skin-to-skin and breastfeeding in the OR
✨Helping guide baby out of your belly (parent assisted cesarean)

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Did you have or are you planning a gentle cesarean? How was your experience? Share in the comments! ⤵️

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10/05/2022

For all my mama‘s looking to take control of their next birth and attempt a Vaginal birth after a previous caesarean. 💛✨ The numbers don’t lie. The decision is yours!

10/05/2022

✨ Let’s chat about cesarean rates ✨

The rate currently hovers around 30% in the United States - and that the increase in cesarean rates has not been associated with a decreases in poor birth outcomes. Annoying right?! 🙄

But in fact, "in the United States, as the cesarean delivery rate has increased, maternal mortality and morbidity have also risen" (Antoine & Young, 2020).

WHAT.

It is TRUE that cesareans can be life-saving, necessary, and beautiful things. As a Doula, I have been grateful for them time and time again.

But what I would love is for us to stop looking for fancy ways to decrease cesarean rates and start acknowledging that continuous labor support has a MASSIVE impact on cesarean risk. That continuous labor support from a midwife or nurse, partner or friend, or doula, can decrease your risk of cesarean 25% - and as much as 39% if that support comes from a Doula!

Side note: This type of support is also associated with increases in the likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth, decreases in the use of medications for pain relief, shorter labors, decreases in the risk of low Apgar score, and decrease in the risk of dissatisfaction with birth. 🤯🤯🤯

So here is my wishes:
- What if hospitals started staffing labor units in a way that allowed RNs to provide good 1 on 1 care?
- What if all hospitals employed doulas in community programs that were available for their patients?
- What if hospitals acknowledged that providing support like this can do far more than any medical process or procedure — and that there is inherently NO risk with this type of support?

✨As you prepare for you birth, consider these questions: ✨
1️⃣What kind of support do you have?
2️⃣What kind of support does your hospital offer?
3️⃣Can you see a midwife?
4️⃣Does your hospital staff 1:1 for their patients?
5️⃣Does your hospital or local area have doulas available?
6️⃣Can you afford your own?

Reach out to me .photographer if you have questions and I might be able to point you in the right direction for resources in your area 🙌🏼

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What kind of support did you have? ⬇️

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