As the sun came up I rushed out to BC Women’s Hospital to meet my client birthing her third baby. I didn’t get a chance to meet this family before labour started even so I was quickly welcomed into their birth space. When I came into the room labour was progressing and baby number three was on the way. Their soon to be middle child stole the show with her bubbly personality which got her into a bit of trouble as you will see. The eldest was the most involved kid I have ever watched at a birth, holding his mom’s leg, checking out the placenta, and giving the longest cuddle before dad had a chance to check out his new son. I wonder what personality this new little one will have he has two strong acts to follow! Thank you to Pomegranate Midwives who always give wonderful care.
Fully dialated ready to start pushing. As you can see someone is ready to catch!
“The baby splashed me!”
She was a little bit mad at her new baby for splashing her on his way out.
All images by Morag Hastings with Apple Blossom Families.
A huge thank you to my clients for sharing their birth stories with the world. It means so much to so many.