I believe birth to be a normal, natural event that can be safely supported by a trained professional to evaluate for risk. My passion for birth encompasses; birth photography, labor support, plus family empowerment. I engage these passions by grabbing your camera and shooting powerful moments during your labor and birth. Many of the families I serve also feel empowered to "catch" their own baby and i throughly enjoy capturing that on camera as safety allows. After arrival at your birth I initially set up my emergency equipment which includes an ambu bag for the baby, emergency meds, herbal tinctures, sterile gloves, a waterproof doppler, an amnihook, and warm blankets for the baby. Immediately i begin documenting progress and completing my routine checks. I do my best to keep a calm birth space for you and offer position changes as needed to keep you comfortable and the birth progressing.