Simply Motherhood Life - Postpartum
Showing you the beauty of motherhood
 

When Birth Photography meets Doula Support

 

Women have been doing this for centuries; This is the most natural thing in the world.

(I’m SURE YOU’VE HEARD THAT A FEW TIMES before, But they forgot to mention one important part)

while You were made to do this, YOU WERE never meant to do it alone.

 
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Hey I’m LAUREN, this is what I look like…after a long birth no less.

(I figured you should get a glimpse of my real life since you’re considering having me as your trusted advisor during the most amazing, overwhelming, scary, and joyful moment of your life!)

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What if it didn’t have to be scary?

What if you had someone to show you the beauty and strength inside of you?

What if you got to do this with someone who actually knows you, who you are, what you care about, your fears?

Hang with me for a moment…

As human beings, we are not made to move through life in isolation. Think about a time where you had to make a huge decision; how did you process that? Did you hop on a phone call with one of your parents, or a best friend? Did you stay up late thinking about pros and cons, talking through various outcomes with your partner? Did you find someone who had been through a similar situation to hear their story and share in the experience?

Cut to one of, if not the most, life altering journey of creating, growing, and birthing a child. *holy shit, right?!?*

You find yourself reading endless birth stories online, chatting with friends about how their births went, and getting referrals left and right.

 

We value experience from people we trust.

 

What would it feel like to have someone there alongside you and your partner guiding you through this foreign land? Someone who has experienced countless births and will be a constant for you as you cross the threshold into parenthood, supporting you every step of the way.


 

 Sure I can tell you, but I’d rather show you.

Experience a recent Birth Story

 

 But how does it all work?

 
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1. Are we a fit?

I’m like a golden retriever, I’m definitely going to like you…but, if you don’t instantly like me, I’m not the one for you.

That may sound harsh, but if I could teach you anything as you embark on this journey, it would be to listen to that little tiny voice deep inside, because it already knows the answer.

You have all sorts of motherly inner knowing hiding deep down inside of you. You just don’t know it yet.
So are we a fit? Let’s find out.
First things first we’ll jump on a phone call and drink some tea. Nothing too stressful, I promise.

 
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2. You like me? You really like me?

Over the phone we realize we love each other, obviously.

You’ve gone back to your partner and said
“I think I’ve found the one”
and now it’s time for us all to hang out in person, and answer any lingering questions.

This is when we will talk birthing plans, dreams and fears, along side boring logistical stuff like deposits, contracts.

Then we plan our first prenatal visit.

 
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3. Let’s get this baby started.

With all the nitty gritty contracts, payment plans and boring stuff out of the way we get to settle into our rhythm of you growing a human and me being thrilled to be your support person, photographer and hype girl along the way.

The months pass. Your baby is growing, you’re doing that weird thing that parents do where they compare their baby to random fruit and vegetables. We’ve met in your home for your prenatal visits - preparing you for what’s to come.

It’s all happening.
And I’ve got you.

 
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4. You go into labor


Wait, is it labor? Or was it the tacos? Don’t worry. False alarms are my specialty! And you will have so many! I’m here for you, just a text away.

Okay, now it’s for real, you’re sure you didn’t pee yourself, I’m on my way.

You’ve got this, you’re ready and prepared.

I’ve got you.

Usually this means we are hanging out at your home, while you labor in your own safe space.

When it’s time (don’t worry, you aren’t supposed to make that decision all on your own, that’s what you’ve got me for) to transition to your birth location, whether that’s at a birth center, hospital or your bathtub, I’ll be there leading the way.

 
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5. Your baby is here, your arms are full and so is your heart.

Except you’re crying and you’re tired and your partner feels helpless.

You’re holding onto the hope that the sneak peek photos from your birth gave you as touchstones of your strength and love.

But you’re overwhelmed.

You’ve read all the books, but none of this feels like any of that.

Everyone is acting like your pregnancy experience is over, but the truth is postpartum is bigger & more complicated than our current culture lets on.

I never want to leave any of my families hanging, that’s why I prioritize extra postpartum visits for when you need them most.

 
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6. Your Sweet Baby is growing and changing.

You are feeling a bit more settled and confident in your new role. We may have wrapped up our postpartum visits, or maybe you and your partner decided to add on additional visits to see you through this time.

Either way your babe is growing and so is your heart, as well as your photography collection.

At this point I’ll deliver the images from your birth along with the custom birth video (if you’ve added it to your collection) so you can show your little one for years to come how hard you worked to bring them into this world and how loved they were from the very second they arrived.

Bonus: you now have a constant reminder of how much of a boss you were bringing them into the world!

 

Ready to see if we’re a good fit?

 Sounds great, right?

BUT WHAT DO you ACTUALLY GET?

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2-3 prenatal appointments in the comfort of your home to get to know each other, discuss birth wishes, comfort measures, planning for your life postpartum, and more...

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Assistance in researching any questions that arise during prenatal provider visits

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Unlimited support via email and phone, from the time of booking

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24/7 on call status and phone support, beginning at 38 weeks and lasting until you have your baby

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Continuous presence during active labor, birth and following

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Assistance with establishing breastfeeding

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2-3 postpartum visits within the first 6 weeks of baby’s life, additional postpartum visits available; your recovery is important to me

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Powerful images documenting your journey through labor, delivery, and the first 2 hours of postpartum

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COMBINED
DOULA AND PHOTOGRAPHY
SERVICES

$4800

PAYMENT PLANS + GIFT REGISTRY AVAILABLE
(How many baby items and cute clothes do you really need? Consider asking for the thing you need the most; support.)

 

JUST WANT IMAGES OR VIDEO?

 

ALREADY HAVE A DOULA BOOKED?

Delivering at home with a fabulous midwifery team?

WE CAN DO THAT, TOO

(BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGE, INCLUDING DIGITAL IMAGES - $3600)

Inquire for videography add-on options and pricing

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Let me show you your strength with images.

you will only get this one chance to bring your baby into the world.
Don’t you think you should remember it? Celebrate it?

I DO

 

JUST WANT DOULA SUPPORT?

 

ALREADY HAVE A PHOTOGRAPHER BOOKED?

NOT SURE THAT IMAGES ARE FOR YOU?

Don’t worry I’ve (We’ve) got you.

ALL INCLUSIVE BIRTH Doula PACKAGe - $4000

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Let me walk through this life changing journey along side you.

Because you might not know how strong, brave, and amazing you are…

BUT I DO

 
 

LOOKING FOR HELP ONCE BABY IS HERE?

 

WORRIED ABOUT BRINGING THAT SWEET LITTLE BABY HOME AND NAVIGATING LIFE WITH A NEWBORN??

I’VE GOT YOU COVERED WITH MY POSTPARTUM SERVICES!

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It’s become the norm to focus SO MUCH on birth (which is super important!!), but completely overlook postpartum and that, my friend, is a massive mistake. While birth is huge, postpartum is where the shit hits the fan. It can be such an overwhelming time for new parents, and without proper support, can truly deplete both you and your partner. And no one wants that.

There is an analogy in the birth community used to describe how our culture treats postpartum women..

Imagine a mother and her child are like a candy in a wrapper; the candy itself being the baby, and the wrapper the mother. And what do we do once we have candy? We throw away the wrapper…

And that is NOT okay.

Whether this is your first or 5th baby, you, the mother, deserved to be mothered. Let me help support your postpartum journey so that you are able to be the best version of yourself for your baby; your family.

POSTPARTUM SUPPORT BEGINNING AT
$55/HR


 

WHAT BIRTH LOOKS LIKE

 

Not sure what to expect from
BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY?

take a peek