An Unmedicated VBAC with Sister as Doula
March 22, 2025
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A mom has an unmedicated VBAC in the hospital, with her sister acting as her doula.
A Supportive Labor Experience
Eating mashed potatoes during labor. The father offers the mother a lot of support and love.
The mother smiles at her sister while the father offers their baby a hug.
Even the hair can get in the way during labor.
Preparing for Birth
Arriving at the hospital.
After being checked and found to be 8-9 cm dilated, the mother is put on the monitors for 15 minutes.
One last picture of a very pregnant belly! …and one last smile before delivery!
Water breaks, and this is it! Time to push! The doctor encourages the mother by saying that the baby is very close to birth.
The mother takes a lot of comfort from her sister.
The Birth of a Baby Boy
The head is fully crowned! Born to the eyes.
The mother reaches down and touches the baby’s head and gives one more push.
Shoulders are out and the baby…
…slips into the world.
It’s a boy!! and the mother is handed her brand-new son.
First Moments Together
The father cuts his son’s umbilical cord.
Everyone marvels at the beautiful new baby.
A brand-new baby boy…
…they grow too fast!
A New Beginning
With their newborn in their arms, the parents cherish these first precious moments. Their journey as a family has begun, filled with love and excitement for the days ahead.
As the mother cradles her son, she takes in every tiny feature, memorizing the softness of his skin and the way he grasps her finger. The father watches over them with pride, knowing their lives have changed forever. This is the start of a lifetime of love, learning, and cherished milestones in nature, memorizing the softness of his skin and the way he grasps her finger. The father watches over them with pride, knowing their lives have changed forever. This is the start of a lifetime of love, learning, and cherished milestones.