Breezy Photography Blog
International Day Of The Midwife | Celebrating Midwifery
May 5 is International Day Of The Midwife. As a baby caught by a midwife myself, I am so honored to celebrate today and recognize those that play a pivotal role in the transition of people’s lives from pregnancy to parenthood. Midwives support you and educate you about being pregnant, going into labor, transitioning, birthing your baby, postpartum, breastfeeding, and much more. Midwives attend school for many many years to learn and certify in all things birth to appropriately and … Continued
Maine Medical Center Birth Photography
I spent the day documenting Sam as she worked hard to bring her baby into the world. She and her husband Glenn weighed decisions and rode the waves as she labored into the night. She did an incredible job advocating for herself. She decided on no pain medications while she birthed her baby, and she made it! Sam and Glenn welcomed their perfect little guy into the world that night after a long-fought battle of labor and delivery. He was … Continued
19 Captivating Birth Stories You Will Want to Read!
Read stories from parents who have experienced labor and delivery and see photos of them welcoming babies into the world from all different walks of life.
Camden Maine Birth Photography
Camden Maine Birth Photography I was honored to have been given the opportunity to photograph Faith and Sam as they worked to welcome their beautiful son, Lincoln, earthside. Being able to provide Camden Maine Birth Photography is so rewarding to witness. Home birth is always so special to me because I was a home birth baby myself! I was also excited because this meant I got to work alongside Midwife Dani Scanlon again! She is from Morningstar Midwifery in … Continued
Glenburn Maine Birth Photography
Glenburn Maine Birth Photography Images by Breezy Photography Glenburn Maine Birth Photography story told by mother Olivia Lee. In the early morning hours, on December second I decided I was fully prepared for my home birth. I put away the fear of an unmedicated birth. I also knew the dates 12-2-21 or 12-3-21 would be the best day to be born and that the time had come to have faith over fear. We did our regular morning schedule and … Continued
Maine Birth Resources
Maine Birth Resources As a Maine Birth Photographer, I see and am part of many births and connect with many birth professionals as I document my clients when they deliver their babies. I decided to curate this list of Maine Birth Resources for my clients who would like to start planning a family or are currently expecting in Maine. I am so honored to be part of the birth stories of so many Maine babies and families. I … Continued
What does a Placenta Look like?
What does it look like? AND what jobs does it have? The placenta is your baby’s best friend and their lifeline. In the early days of pregnancy, as the fertilized egg implants into the uterine wall, it grows quickly into a blastocyst. Around this time, some cells will separate and begin to form the placenta. What does a placenta look like? This incredible organ is temporary; growing and existing to provide nutrients, oxygen, and waste disposal for the baby. It … Continued
Stillbirth Photography in Color
Stillbirth Photography in Color – Why Color Images Are Important For Families Who Experience Child Loss Stillbirth photography in color is an important tool to help families who experience child loss or stillbirth. Color photographs can capture the beauty and uniqueness of the child, as well as provide parents with a tangible reminder of their beloved baby. Color photographs are also a way for parents to honor and memorialize their baby, even if their time together was brief. In … Continued
Placenta Encapsulation
Placenta encapsulation has been found to improve your milk supply. It also improves your mood and decreases the chances of postpartum depression. It has also been discovered that it increases your iron supply too. Preparation: Within the first 24-48 hours, a doula encapsulator, such as Courtney, will come to your home and process your placenta for encapsulation. She prepares by putting the organ in a clean bowl in a clean sink. Cutting the cord: First Courtney turns the placenta … Continued