06/02/2025
It’s a huge emotional release when baby is born. The weight of months, maybe years of preparing, then hours maybe days of being in labor and then minutes maybe hours of pushing, placed on your chest in the form of a warm, wet, and wiggly little human. The birthing person has to keep their s**t together for so long that when baby is finally born, it is a huge release. It is always very emotional, as a doula, to be by a mom’s side when this happens. We just continue to hold the space. Mom doesn’t quite need comforting at this moment, more the time, space and support to process the release. Brava to this mother for ensuring the journey & thank you to the family for letting me share this photo.