Sometimes our births do not go as planned. Sometimes our bodies have different needs and then medical intervention is necessary and life saving. Sometimes, we are given another opportunity to birth in the way we originally hoped. This family asked me to document their second birth, which they hoped would be a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) at Willow Midwives Birth Center in Minneapolis, where I have had the privilege to document quite a few gorgeous birth journeys with their incredible staff. Here is a sneak peek into this family's story:
And because big brother was not able to be present while this new babe was born, I offered to come back early the next morning to document these siblings meeting for the first time. Click here to see a bit from that session.
raven ivory | photography & films is a Minneapolis Birth Photographer and Videographer, artfully crafting heirloom stories through photos and films.