What are affirmations? They are messages you give yourself in pregnancy and labor to remind yourself how strong, healthy and capable you are! They can help give you a positive focus throughout the labor process.  Candles, notes placed throughout the labor space, and coloring books are a few of the creative ways we have seen folks use affirmations to help guide them through pregnancy and birth.

One year ago, photographer Hillary Dubie joined us for the birth of our 2019 New Year's baby! This month, she wrote a lovely blog reflecting on this birth, and her journey back to photography full time. We love her photos, and her unique story. If you are interested in birth photography, check out Hillary's website: https://www.hdubiephoto.com. And for the whole story of baby Hudson's birth, check out her blog post: ​https://www.hdubiephoto.com/post/hudson-s-birth-story 
​(photo credits for this post: Hillary Dubie Photography)