First-Time Mom Delivers with Her Sister as Doula
March 23, 2025
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A first-time mom delivers at a birthing center with a doula (who is also her older sister).
Arriving at the Birth Center
Shortly after arriving at the birth center, the mother is sitting on the toilet, leaning onto the father while he comfortably sits on the birthing stool.
Working as a Team Through Labor
They are working well as a team, breathing through the active labor contractions.
Finding Comfort During Labor
A very happy mother labors comfortably on the birth ball while the father sits next to her, helping her through the contractions as they come.
Approaching Transition with Support
The mother and father nestle together on the birth bed as she approaches transition, holding tightly onto the warm rice sock placed around her lower belly by the doula.
Remaining Relaxed During Transition
The mother is in transition but relaxed, resting between the intense contractions.
Words of Encouragement from the Doula
“We’re almost there. Not much to go. You can do this. You are so strong.” The doula comforts the mother during her last contractions in transition.
The Moment Arrives: Baby Begins to Crown
It’s time! The baby begins to crown.
Pushing Through as Baby Emerges
The mother pushes hard as the baby’s head emerges some more.
Checking the Baby’s Heartbeat
Almost there! The midwife checks the baby’s heart tones one more time as the baby’s head is almost totally visible.
Fully Crowned: The Final Stretch
A close-up of a fully crowned baby. The mother stretches beautifully.
Birth: A New Life Begins
The nurse helps the mother lift the baby to her chest.
A Tearful Welcome: The Baby Has Arrived
The baby is here! “We did it!” The father is more than a bit teary-eyed…
A Special Discovery: It’s a Girl!
It’s a girl! A wonderful discovery. Due to all of the meconium, the nurse suctions just a tiny bit more.
The First Look: Meeting Their Daughter
The mother and father’s first real look at their new baby girl.
Cord Cutting and a Meaningful Moment for the Father
After waiting until the cord stops pulsating, the mother still tightly holds onto the baby as the father cuts the cord.
Proud but Exhausted Parents
Very proud but exhausted parents.
Delivering the Placenta
Here comes the placenta and the maternal side of the placenta.
Understanding the Womb as the Midwife Explains
The midwife holds up the membranes so that the mother can see how the baby fits inside.
A Family’s First Portrait Together
The parents pose as a brand-new family after the big event.
Sealed with a Kiss and a Moment of Love
Sealed with a kiss.
Celebrating with the Doula
The mother and doula, who is also her sister, with the new baby.
A Proud Father and His Daughter
A proud father and his little girl.
Aunt’s First Time Holding the Baby
She’s almost four hours old as her aunt rocks her for the first time.
Baby’s First Bath Before Heading Home
The nurse and father give the baby her first bath before leaving for home from the birth center.
A Final Snuggle Before Leaving
The mother snuggles the baby before leaving for home.
A Family Ready to Go Home
The whole family poses together before leaving for home.
First Night in the Crib
The baby tries out her new crib at home for the first time, one day after birth.
A Beautiful Moment as Baby Has the First Meal
Such a beautiful sight… the baby gets a yummy meal.