Pregancy + Birth During a Pandemic

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  A different world during a pandemic Everyone is feeling overwhelmed and confused. It’s no wonder – information is coming in quickly as those in power attempt to mitigate the effects this pandemic will have on our community and the […]

If we bought wedding insurance ….

Weddings are a big life event. We dream about our wedding day. And when the time finally comes, we plan for months! We make big decisions like where we’re going to get married, who is going to cater the reception, […]

Birth Circle

You just found out you’re expecting and it’s a little bit (or a lot!) overwhelming. Whether this is your first baby or last – a big surprise, or planned forever. Connecting with other expecting families who live nearby is a […]

18 Tips for VBAC Candidates

With a third of babies born via surgery, it’s no wonder that many women are seeking a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). Fortunately, those that have gone before are a compassionate, generous, and wise group. When I asked for advice […]

Local Hospital Birth Options

While homebirths are on the rise, the majority of NY residents (~99% to be more precise) will choose to birth in a hospital. Even so, we generally seek out an environment that is as close to home as possible when […]

5 Reasons to Write Down Your Birth Preferences

As a Plattsburgh Birth Photographer, I have the privilege of documenting a variety of birth stories. Some families choose to birth at home with a midwife and some choose to birth at the hospital. And birth is amazing and powerful […]