Birth of Kennedy

When Aryn and Kelly first reached out to me about being their birth doula and photographer I felt an instant connection and was so excited to work with them during the pregnancy and birth of their first child. As we worked together to prepare for the upcoming birth they navigated some extra pregnancy related challenges and found themselves looking at a 39 week induction at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver. Inductions don’t always go as smoothly as we would hope and when a lack of progress and signs of distress in baby Kennedy presented after about 36 hours, the decision to have a cesarean birth was made.

Thankfully I was able to accompany them back into the OR to document the moment that Kennedy was born and first met her moms. Plus all the weighing and measuring and first moments of connection as a family of three. Despite the change of plans this was such a beautiful and joyful birth. Even when your birth plan changes you can still feel empowered, supported and have these important life-changing moments documented.