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We shared our favorite photos from 2019, all shot by the Gather Birth team.

The Best Of 2019: Birth Photography in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Surrounding Suburbs — Gather Birth Cooperative What a year! In 2019, we had the honor of attending hospital births, births at birth centers, and home births. Surgical births, surrogacy deliveries, and a few sets of twins. Water births, standing births, kneeling births. Birth attended by homebirth midwives, obstetricians, family practice doctors,

This Birth Photographer Miraculously Captured a Woman Midcontraction — Wow, the Body Is Incredible As a first-time mother, I can add contractions to the roster of things I've felt in life. I know what a small one feels like, what a big one feels like, and

Photographer Catches the Exact Moment Mom Works Through a Mighty Contraction Photographer Meredith Westin captured the exact moment that one laboring mom was seized by a contraction and the result is stunning

Meredith Westin Photography: Birth Stories and Films makes everyone look good.

My business partner Gina of the sown seed is the best doula I know. We had the privilege of attending two births together in the last week and I am always so impressed by how invested, intuitive, and fun she is at births. In this photograph, she’s sitting with our client as she works through contractions on our favorite labor spot: the dilation station (also known as the toilet! 🤣). Her gentle touch let our client know that she was supported, and her words reminded our client to keep her body soft and her shoulders relaxed.

Let’s make this a doula appreciation post! Who was your doula? What’s something about them that will always stick with you?

meredithwestin.com | Twin Cities Birth + Postpartum Photographer

At Health Foundations Birth Center + Women's Health Clinic

Meghan Markle made pretty big waves last week when it was discovered she hired a doula!

I thought I'd take some time and talk about one of the biggest concerns about hiring a doula: will my partner be forgotten about?

Check out my latest blog about why hiring a doula can help your partner have a better birth experience.

https://www.thesownseed.com/the-blog/why-you-should-hire-a-doula-much-needed-support-for-your-partner

Photo by Meredith Westin Photography: Birth Stories and Films

Come hang with me this Thursday at Health Foundations Birth Center where we can talk all things pumping at work!

I'll share how you can prepare to be a breastfeeding and pumping parent while working, as well as tips to make it work for you and not lose your marbles!

Thursday, Feb. 14th at 1:30 p.m. at Health Foundations on Grand Ave. in St. Paul. Free and baby/kiddo friendly!

What are the keys to successfully pumping at work? Join our Health Foundations Moms Group conversation with Gina from the sown seed on Thursday, February 14th @ 1:30pm.

👩‍👦Moms Group is safe, relaxing, non-judgemental environment for you and your baby. No reservation is necessary ~ there's no fee ~ and it's open to the public.

Had a blast chatting with Shelly Mettling - Life After Miscarriage about doulas on her podcast!

My episode dropped today and I’d love if you checked it out. While you’re at it, be sure to follow Shelly as she gets real about what life is really like after miscarriage.

"GINA DOLSKI - Everything Doula" from Life After Miscarriage by Shelly Mettling on Apple Podcasts Episode 16: Gina Dolski In this episode: * What …

Have you been following along with the Eco Simple Challenge?

Last week I made my February swaps to products that are more eco friendly, non toxic and zero waste.

Check out what products I swapped on my blog!

https://www.thesownseed.com/the-blog/eco-simple-challenge-february-swaps

Eco Simple Challenge: February Swaps Check out which products I swapped to be more eco friendly, non toxic and zero waste in February.

Behind the scenes of birth work.

I hold a lot of hands. I give a lot of pep talks.

Sometimes these pep talks are quiet whispers of encouragement.

Sometimes they're steady reminders of how far you've come.

Sometimes I’m staring into the eyes and with a steady voice telling you "You ARE doing this and you're going to finish all the hard work you started."

Doulas aren't always crunchy peace keepers.

Sometimes we pull you through the fire to help you make it out victoriously on the other side.

Shout out to my partner Meredith Westin Photography: Birth Stories and Films who not only manages to capture the most beautiful birth photos, but also shots of me in action.

Did you have a doula? How did they impact your birth story?