Homebirth in Westminster - the Birth of Hudson

A beautiful homebirth that brimmed with love, support, and courage.

This amazing couple was expecting their second baby...but it was this particular mom's first pregnancy/birth.

She knew from the beginning she wanted to give birth at home. The birth of their older daughter had taken place at a hospital...and while nothing bad happened...they both wanted something different for their second baby.

And so they found a midwife loved and trusted. They hired me just a few weeks before their due date. They trusted that her body would go into labor on it's own (it did) and that she would be able to birth their baby the way she wanted.

Of course, this fortitude doesn't always translate to a successful home birth. I know plenty of folks with just as muck knowledge, commitment, and drive that had to transfer for unforeseen complications.

But there's still room to celebrate and honor this mom's strength. Together, they worked so hard to make this happen. A long labor through the day...into the night...and finally the wee hours of early morning. She did it. They did it. He was here.