A Doula and Educator’s Sixth Baby
March 23, 2025
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Mom, who is also an experienced doula and childbirth educator, gives birth to her 6th baby at a birthing center with her family, doulas, and a midwife. A true knot is found to be in the umbilical cord!
Comfort and Support in the Whirlpool
The mother works her way through a contraction in the whirlpool. Her doulas and husband help comfort her.
Relieving Discomfort
Back counter-pressure helps a hurting. The mother moves to the bed and works her way through transition.
Positioning for Birth
She flips over onto her hands and knees and begins pushing. She ends up on one knee with the other leg up on the foot when the head begins to crown.
The Baby Begins to Emerge
Here comes the head in a sploosh of fluid! The head is out! The mother prepares for the final push…
A Gentle Birth
A beautiful baby boy is born gently into the midwife’s hands. He is passed between the mother’s legs to her, and she cuddles her brand-new baby who is still connected to her.
Delivering the Placenta
The mother births the placenta. Look at that knot! The baby was busy in there!
A Family Celebration
Now that the placenta is birthed, the mother’s older children help cut the cord. Some quiet time for the mother and baby to relax and enjoy the moment.
Welcoming the Baby
A healthy baby boy! Baby’s first meal.
What a cutie!