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Doula Services and Birth Photography

in Arizona

The Mother Hen Friend

THE MOTHER
HEN FRIEND

Supporting Families,
Capturing Lifelong Memories

Open for June due dates!

In an effort to make birth photography more accessible, we offer it at no charge to one family EVERY month! Applications for June due dates are open now until May 7th! If you are due in June and would like free birth photography, you don't want to miss out!

📋 Important Details:
Eligibility: Participants must be birthing in or near Phoenix, AZ and must be 18 years or older
Limit: One entry per family per month.
Estimated Due Date: Must fall within June 2025.

📅 Monthly Key Dates:
Applications Open: 1st
Application Deadline: 7th
Winner Notification: 9th
Winner Acceptance Deadline: 12th

🎉 What’s Included:
Up to 8 hours of birth coverage
1-3 sneak peek images available within 24 hours of birth.
A beautiful digital gallery delivered via email within 4 weeks of your baby’s arrival.

📝 Additional Info:
Winner must sign a model release form.
A Birth Photography Questionnaire must be completed.

Don’t miss this chance to capture your precious memories!
Tag a friend who might be interested, share, and spread the word! 💖

👉 To enter, simply follow the link in our bio and apply between the 1st and 7th of the month!

More information at our website: www.themotherhenfriend.com/giveaway

#BirthPhotography #arizonabirthphotography #ExpectingParents #BirthStory #PhotographyGiveaway #junebaby #azbirthcommunity #azgiveaway

Open for June due dates!

In an effort to make birth photography more accessible, we offer it at no charge to one family EVERY month! Applications for June due dates are open now until May 7th! If you are due in June and would like free birth photography, you don't want to miss out!

📋 Important Details:
Eligibility: Participants must be birthing in or near Phoenix, AZ and must be 18 years or older
Limit: One entry per family per month.
Estimated Due Date: Must fall within June 2025.

📅 Monthly Key Dates:
Applications Open: 1st
Application Deadline: 7th
Winner Notification: 9th
Winner Acceptance Deadline: 12th

🎉 What’s Included:
Up to 8 hours of birth coverage
1-3 sneak peek images available within 24 hours of birth.
A beautiful digital gallery delivered via email within 4 weeks of your baby’s arrival.

📝 Additional Info:
Winner must sign a model release form.
A Birth Photography Questionnaire must be completed.

Don’t miss this chance to capture your precious memories!
Tag a friend who might be interested, share, and spread the word! 💖

👉 To enter, simply follow the link in our bio and apply between the 1st and 7th of the month!

More information at our website: www.themotherhenfriend.com/giveaway

#BirthPhotography #arizonabirthphotography #ExpectingParents #BirthStory #PhotographyGiveaway #junebaby #azbirthcommunity #azgiveaway

Meeting you for the very first time — tracing ten tiny fingers, memorizing every wrinkle and breath, and beginning a lifetime of discovering all the beautiful intricacies that make you, you.

#azbirthphotography #homebirth #newborn #birthyourway #midwiferycare #newmom #bornathome #childbirth

Meeting you for the very first time — tracing ten tiny fingers, memorizing every wrinkle and breath, and beginning a lifetime of discovering all the beautiful intricacies that make you, you.

#azbirthphotography #homebirth #newborn #birthyourway #midwiferycare #newmom #bornathome #childbirth

The first hello between siblings... even while still connected to mom.

Every space I'm invited into is a gift. I'm so grateful to be able to capture the first moments of a new family.

Want your birth journey documented? Secure your birth session with me soon!

The first hello between siblings... even while still connected to mom.

Every space I'm invited into is a gift. I'm so grateful to be able to capture the first moments of a new family.

Want your birth journey documented? Secure your birth session with me soon!

She had known waiting —
the kind that hollows you out
and still dares you to hope again.

She had carried dreams
too fragile for this world,
and still she rose,
still she opened her heart
to the unknown.

For forty weeks,
she grew love with her own body,
threaded it through her bones,
sang it into her blood.

And when the evening called her forward,
she answered.

Through the long dark hours,
through the slow unraveling of herself,
she labored —
not just for a child,
but for every dream she'd ever buried.

The night deepened.
The morning broke open.
The sun climbed higher.

She moved through pain,
through prayer,
through the raw places
only mothers and miracles know.

Surrounded by hands that would not let her fall,
bathed in songs that reached beyond the walls,
she crossed the wild, burning sea.

And then —
in a single trembling breath —
the world shifted.

And there you were.

A cry, a heartbeat, a weight against her chest.

She touched your head,
held your body,
pressed her soul into yours
and whispered through tears,
"I'm here. I'm here. I'm here."

All the waiting,
all the aching,
all the miles and moons and broken nights —
folded into the moment her arms were finally full.

You were always coming.
You were always meant to be.
And now,
at last,
you are home.

#AZBirthPhotography #BirthPhotography

She had known waiting —
the kind that hollows you out
and still dares you to hope again.

She had carried dreams
too fragile for this world,
and still she rose,
still she opened her heart
to the unknown.

For forty weeks,
she grew love with her own body,
threaded it through her bones,
sang it into her blood.

And when the evening called her forward,
she answered.

Through the long dark hours,
through the slow unraveling of herself,
she labored —
not just for a child,
but for every dream she'd ever buried.

The night deepened.
The morning broke open.
The sun climbed higher.

She moved through pain,
through prayer,
through the raw places
only mothers and miracles know.

Surrounded by hands that would not let her fall,
bathed in songs that reached beyond the walls,
she crossed the wild, burning sea.

And then —
in a single trembling breath —
the world shifted.

And there you were.

A cry, a heartbeat, a weight against her chest.

She touched your head,
held your body,
pressed her soul into yours
and whispered through tears,
"I'm here. I'm here. I'm here."

All the waiting,
all the aching,
all the miles and moons and broken nights —
folded into the moment her arms were finally full.

You were always coming.
You were always meant to be.
And now,
at last,
you are home.

#AZBirthPhotography #BirthPhotography

Open for May due dates!

In an effort to make birth photography more accessible, we offer it at no charge to one family EVERY month! Applications for May due dates are open now until April 7th! If you are due in May and would like free birth photography, you don't want to miss out!

📋 Important Details:
Eligibility: Participants must live in or near Phoenix, AZ and must be 18 years or older
Limit: One entry per family per month.
Estimated Due Date: Must fall within May 2025.

📅 Monthly Key Dates:
Applications Open: 1st
Application Deadline: 7th
Winner Notification: 9th
Winner Acceptance Deadline: 12th

🎉 What’s Included:
Up to 8 hours of birth coverage
1-3 sneak peek images available within 24 hours of birth.
A beautiful digital gallery delivered via email within 4 weeks of your baby’s arrival.

📝 Additional Info:
Winner must sign a model release form.
A Birth Photography Questionnaire must be completed.

Don’t miss this chance to capture your precious memories!
Tag a friend who might be interested, share, and spread the word! 💖

👉 To enter, simply follow the link in our bio and apply between the 1st and 7th of the month!

#BirthPhotography #arizonabirthphotography #ExpectingParents #BirthStory #PhotographyGiveaway #maybaby #azbirthcommunity

Open for May due dates!

In an effort to make birth photography more accessible, we offer it at no charge to one family EVERY month! Applications for May due dates are open now until April 7th! If you are due in May and would like free birth photography, you don't want to miss out!

📋 Important Details:
Eligibility: Participants must live in or near Phoenix, AZ and must be 18 years or older
Limit: One entry per family per month.
Estimated Due Date: Must fall within May 2025.

📅 Monthly Key Dates:
Applications Open: 1st
Application Deadline: 7th
Winner Notification: 9th
Winner Acceptance Deadline: 12th

🎉 What’s Included:
Up to 8 hours of birth coverage
1-3 sneak peek images available within 24 hours of birth.
A beautiful digital gallery delivered via email within 4 weeks of your baby’s arrival.

📝 Additional Info:
Winner must sign a model release form.
A Birth Photography Questionnaire must be completed.

Don’t miss this chance to capture your precious memories!
Tag a friend who might be interested, share, and spread the word! 💖

👉 To enter, simply follow the link in our bio and apply between the 1st and 7th of the month!

#BirthPhotography #arizonabirthphotography #ExpectingParents #BirthStory #PhotographyGiveaway #maybaby #azbirthcommunity

Newborn exams in the comfort of home—gentle, unhurried, and filled with connection. This little one is already showing their strong suck reflex, a beautiful sign of their instinctual wisdom.

#HomeBirth #MidwifeMagic #NewbornLove #arizonabirthphotographer #newbornexam #BirthPhotography

Newborn exams in the comfort of home—gentle, unhurried, and filled with connection. This little one is already showing their strong suck reflex, a beautiful sign of their instinctual wisdom.

#HomeBirth #MidwifeMagic #NewbornLove #arizonabirthphotographer #newbornexam #BirthPhotography

This is reverence. This is connection. This is honoring the organ that sustained life within her.

The placenta is more than an afterthought—it is the sacred bridge between mother and baby, the giver of nourishment, the protector, the life force that worked tirelessly to sustain new life. In these quiet, intimate moments, she acknowledges its power, its purpose, and its role in the miraculous journey of pregnancy and birth.

With hands that cradled her belly for months, she now traces the intricate vessels that once carried oxygen and nutrients to her baby. With whispered words of gratitude, she prays over the organ that faithfully did its job, honoring the unseen work that unfolded within her womb.

In a world that often rushes past these moments, she pauses. She acknowledges. She gives thanks.

Birth is not just the arrival of a baby—it is a deeply transformative experience, layered with meaning, connection, and ceremony, if we choose to see it that way. And here, in this sacred pause, she honors the fullness of the journey.

May we all remember to slow down and honor the work of our bodies, the unseen labor, the quiet miracles. May we reclaim these moments of reflection, gratitude, and reverence.

#midwiferycare #placentalove #birthphotography #azbirthphotographer #birthsupport #birthdoula #birthbecomesyou #arizonabirthphotographer #birthcenter

This is reverence. This is connection. This is honoring the organ that sustained life within her.

The placenta is more than an afterthought—it is the sacred bridge between mother and baby, the giver of nourishment, the protector, the life force that worked tirelessly to sustain new life. In these quiet, intimate moments, she acknowledges its power, its purpose, and its role in the miraculous journey of pregnancy and birth.

With hands that cradled her belly for months, she now traces the intricate vessels that once carried oxygen and nutrients to her baby. With whispered words of gratitude, she prays over the organ that faithfully did its job, honoring the unseen work that unfolded within her womb.

In a world that often rushes past these moments, she pauses. She acknowledges. She gives thanks.

Birth is not just the arrival of a baby—it is a deeply transformative experience, layered with meaning, connection, and ceremony, if we choose to see it that way. And here, in this sacred pause, she honors the fullness of the journey.

May we all remember to slow down and honor the work of our bodies, the unseen labor, the quiet miracles. May we reclaim these moments of reflection, gratitude, and reverence.

#midwiferycare #placentalove #birthphotography #azbirthphotographer #birthsupport #birthdoula #birthbecomesyou #arizonabirthphotographer #birthcenter

When birth happens at home or in a birth center, it becomes a family-centered experience—one that helps normalize and educate the next generation about the beauty of birth.

Older siblings can witness the process, learning firsthand that birth is a natural part of life, not something to be feared or hidden away. They can see their new sibling take their first breaths, learn about the placenta, and be part of the gentle transition into life outside the womb.

By including the whole family in this sacred journey, we shift the narrative—making birth less taboo, less scary, and more understood.

#Bornathome #Homebirth #Birthphotography #normalizebirth #siblings #growingfamily #midwiferycare

When birth happens at home or in a birth center, it becomes a family-centered experience—one that helps normalize and educate the next generation about the beauty of birth.

Older siblings can witness the process, learning firsthand that birth is a natural part of life, not something to be feared or hidden away. They can see their new sibling take their first breaths, learn about the placenta, and be part of the gentle transition into life outside the womb.

By including the whole family in this sacred journey, we shift the narrative—making birth less taboo, less scary, and more understood.

#Bornathome #Homebirth #Birthphotography #normalizebirth #siblings #growingfamily #midwiferycare

Your journey is just beginning, unfolding exactly as it’s meant to.

Every birth, every story, is beautifully unique. I'm always so honored to witness and capture the first moments of a lifetime of love.

#BirthPhotography #Newborn #Hospitalbirth #Fresh48 #Bornwithlove #Arizonabirthphotographer

Your journey is just beginning, unfolding exactly as it’s meant to.

Every birth, every story, is beautifully unique. I'm always so honored to witness and capture the first moments of a lifetime of love.

#BirthPhotography #Newborn #Hospitalbirth #Fresh48 #Bornwithlove #Arizonabirthphotographer

Labor is a journey of waves—each contraction rises, peaks, and then fades away. In those in-between moments, take a deep breath, soften your body, and rest. These pauses are your body's gift, a chance to gather strength for the next surge. Trust the rhythm, one wave at a time.

#BirthingWithStrength #Homebirth #BirthPhotography #BirthDoula #BirthSupport

Labor is a journey of waves—each contraction rises, peaks, and then fades away. In those in-between moments, take a deep breath, soften your body, and rest. These pauses are your body's gift, a chance to gather strength for the next surge. Trust the rhythm, one wave at a time.

#BirthingWithStrength #Homebirth #BirthPhotography #BirthDoula #BirthSupport

In the quiet dark of a peaceful night,
A mother stirred, woken in flight.
From deepest sleep to rushing tide,
Her baby called—no place to hide.

The waves came strong, the path was clear,
No time for doubt, no space for fear.
Just one short hour, swift yet true,
A birth unfolding, fresh and new.

Into Dad’s warm hands she fell,
A perfect girl, so safe and well.
With steady heart and guiding grace,
He met her there in love’s embrace.

The midwife's voice came through the line,
Steady, calm—you're doing fine.
With guiding words, so sure, so clear,
She held them close, though not yet near.

The birth team arrived just moments after,
With gentle hands and hushed soft laughter.
So quick, so calm, yet filled with grace,
A fleeting birth, a moment embraced.

#homebirth #midwifery #babygirl #BirthPhotography #azhomebirth #birthstory

In the quiet dark of a peaceful night,
A mother stirred, woken in flight.
From deepest sleep to rushing tide,
Her baby called—no place to hide.

The waves came strong, the path was clear,
No time for doubt, no space for fear.
Just one short hour, swift yet true,
A birth unfolding, fresh and new.

Into Dad’s warm hands she fell,
A perfect girl, so safe and well.
With steady heart and guiding grace,
He met her there in love’s embrace.

The midwife's voice came through the line,
Steady, calm—you're doing fine.
With guiding words, so sure, so clear,
She held them close, though not yet near.

The birth team arrived just moments after,
With gentle hands and hushed soft laughter.
So quick, so calm, yet filled with grace,
A fleeting birth, a moment embraced.

#homebirth #midwifery #babygirl #BirthPhotography #azhomebirth #birthstory

The Sacred In-Between

The first few minutes after birth exist in a space between worlds—where time slows, emotions surge, and your body transitions from labor to postpartum. Your baby, fresh from the womb, rests on your chest, taking in your warmth, your scent, your voice. Their tiny fingers curl around yours, their first breaths filling the room with life.

Meanwhile, your body is still at work. The placenta, your baby’s first home, is preparing to release. It may come quickly, or it may take time—each birth is unique. You'll feel mild contractions as your uterus gently continues its work. A provider may check for signs of separation, and you may be encouraged to push, cough, or adjust your position to assist its release.

Surrounding you, a quiet flurry of care takes place. A partner’s teary gaze, a midwife’s reassuring touch, a birth worker ensuring you are warm, hydrated, and honored in this moment. The room holds a balance of sacred stillness and necessary motion.

How to embrace this in-between:

✨ Stay connected—Hold your baby skin-to-skin, listen to their sounds, lock eyes if they are ready.
✨ Breathe deeply—Your body is still in its power. Slow, intentional breaths help you stay present.
✨ Hydrate & nourish—Small sips of water or honey sticks can help replenish energy.
✨ Express your needs—Ask for warmth or a different position.
✨ Trust the process—The placenta will come, and your body knows what to do.

This is the moment before the world fully rushes in. A space of transformation. A pause between birth and postpartum. It is raw, tender, and full of a love that words can never fully capture.

What was the in-between like for you?

#Birth #sacredmoments #postpartumcare #HomeBirth #Inbetween #Childbirth #Midwifery

The Sacred In-Between

The first few minutes after birth exist in a space between worlds—where time slows, emotions surge, and your body transitions from labor to postpartum. Your baby, fresh from the womb, rests on your chest, taking in your warmth, your scent, your voice. Their tiny fingers curl around yours, their first breaths filling the room with life.

Meanwhile, your body is still at work. The placenta, your baby’s first home, is preparing to release. It may come quickly, or it may take time—each birth is unique. You'll feel mild contractions as your uterus gently continues its work. A provider may check for signs of separation, and you may be encouraged to push, cough, or adjust your position to assist its release.

Surrounding you, a quiet flurry of care takes place. A partner’s teary gaze, a midwife’s reassuring touch, a birth worker ensuring you are warm, hydrated, and honored in this moment. The room holds a balance of sacred stillness and necessary motion.

How to embrace this in-between:

✨ Stay connected—Hold your baby skin-to-skin, listen to their sounds, lock eyes if they are ready.
✨ Breathe deeply—Your body is still in its power. Slow, intentional breaths help you stay present.
✨ Hydrate & nourish—Small sips of water or honey sticks can help replenish energy.
✨ Express your needs—Ask for warmth or a different position.
✨ Trust the process—The placenta will come, and your body knows what to do.

This is the moment before the world fully rushes in. A space of transformation. A pause between birth and postpartum. It is raw, tender, and full of a love that words can never fully capture.

What was the in-between like for you?

#Birth #sacredmoments #postpartumcare #HomeBirth #Inbetween #Childbirth #Midwifery

The words we speak to ourselves during labor matters. Affirmations and motivating phrases can be powerful tools to stay focused, grounded, and strong through each surge.
Whether it’s "I am strong", "My body knows what to do", or "With each breath, I bring my baby closer", these words create a rhythm of confidence and trust.

Did you use mantras during labor? Drop your favorite one in the comments to inspire others preparing for labor.

#BirthAffirmations #TrustYourBody #EmpoweredBirth #BirthSupport #HomeBirth #BirthPrep

The words we speak to ourselves during labor matters. Affirmations and motivating phrases can be powerful tools to stay focused, grounded, and strong through each surge.
Whether it’s "I am strong", "My body knows what to do", or "With each breath, I bring my baby closer", these words create a rhythm of confidence and trust.

Did you use mantras during labor? Drop your favorite one in the comments to inspire others preparing for labor.

#BirthAffirmations #TrustYourBody #EmpoweredBirth #BirthSupport #HomeBirth #BirthPrep

Midwives do more than catch babies—they carry generations of knowledge, resilience, and care.

Their hands honor the past, support the present, and shape the future, guiding new life into the world with wisdom and love.

This work is sacred, rooted in trust, strength, and the unwavering belief that every birthing person deserves to be seen, heard, and held.

Honoring the hands that catch, the hearts that nurture, and the power of birth.

#BlackMidwivesMatter #SacredBirth #MidwiferyCare #BirthPhotography #BirthBecomesYou

Midwives do more than catch babies—they carry generations of knowledge, resilience, and care.

Their hands honor the past, support the present, and shape the future, guiding new life into the world with wisdom and love.

This work is sacred, rooted in trust, strength, and the unwavering belief that every birthing person deserves to be seen, heard, and held.

Honoring the hands that catch, the hearts that nurture, and the power of birth.

#BlackMidwivesMatter #SacredBirth #MidwiferyCare #BirthPhotography #BirthBecomesYou

With so many new followers around here, I wanted to reintroduce myself!

Hey there! I’m Meagan—birth doula, birth photographer, educator, and a passionate advocate for growing families in Arizona. But before all that, I’m a mother who’s walked this path myself. My own childbirth journeys transformed me in ways I never expected—igniting my passion for birth work and showing me firsthand the power of informed, supported, and empowered birth experiences.

✨ As a birth and postpartum doula, I provide emotional, physical, and informational support, whether you're navigating pregnancy, labor, or those early postpartum days.

📸 As a birth photographer, I capture the raw beauty, strength, and emotion of birth—preserving moments that deserve to be seen and honored.

I believe every family deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported in their choices. Whether you’re looking for hands-on guidance, powerful storytelling through photography, or both—I’ve got you!

Let’s connect! Tell me—what brought you here? Are you expecting, reminiscing on your birth experience, or just passionate about birth? Drop a comment below! I'm so glad you're here!

Photo captured by Cheyenne Pape

#BirthSupport #BirthPhotography #DoulaLife #EmpoweredBirth #PostpartumSupport #BirthWithoutFear #BirthBecomesYou

With so many new followers around here, I wanted to reintroduce myself!

Hey there! I’m Meagan—birth doula, birth photographer, educator, and a passionate advocate for growing families in Arizona. But before all that, I’m a mother who’s walked this path myself. My own childbirth journeys transformed me in ways I never expected—igniting my passion for birth work and showing me firsthand the power of informed, supported, and empowered birth experiences.

✨ As a birth and postpartum doula, I provide emotional, physical, and informational support, whether you're navigating pregnancy, labor, or those early postpartum days.

📸 As a birth photographer, I capture the raw beauty, strength, and emotion of birth—preserving moments that deserve to be seen and honored.

I believe every family deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported in their choices. Whether you’re looking for hands-on guidance, powerful storytelling through photography, or both—I’ve got you!

Let’s connect! Tell me—what brought you here? Are you expecting, reminiscing on your birth experience, or just passionate about birth? Drop a comment below! I'm so glad you're here!

Photo captured by Cheyenne Pape

#BirthSupport #BirthPhotography #DoulaLife #EmpoweredBirth #PostpartumSupport #BirthWithoutFear #BirthBecomesYou

Born into dad's hands and already wrapped around his little finger ❤️

#homebirth #newdad #bornathome #welcomebaby #azbirthphotographer

Born into dad's hands and already wrapped around his little finger ❤️

#homebirth #newdad #bornathome #welcomebaby #azbirthphotographer

Open for April due dates!

In an effort to make birth photography more accessible, we offer it at no charge to one family EVERY month! Applications for April due dates are open now until March 7th! If you are due in April and would like free birth photography, you don't want to miss out!

📋 Important Details:
Eligibility: Participants must live in or near Phoenix, AZ and must be 18 years or older
Limit: One entry per family per month.
Estimated Due Date: Must fall within April 2025.

📅 Monthly Key Dates:
Applications Open: 1st
Application Deadline: 7th
Winner Notification: 9th
Winner Acceptance Deadline: 12th

🎉 What’s Included:
Up to 8 hours of birth coverage
1-3 sneak peek images available within 24 hours of birth.
A beautiful digital gallery delivered via email within 4 weeks of your baby’s arrival.

📝 Additional Info:
Winner must sign a model release form.
A Birth Photography Questionnaire must be completed.

Don’t miss this chance to capture your precious memories!
Tag a friend who might be interested, share, and spread the word! 💖

👉 To enter, simply follow the link in our bio and apply between the 1st and 7th of the month!

#BirthPhotography #arizonabirthphotography #ExpectingParents #BirthStory #PhotographyGiveaway #aprilbaby #azbirthcommunity

Open for April due dates!

In an effort to make birth photography more accessible, we offer it at no charge to one family EVERY month! Applications for April due dates are open now until March 7th! If you are due in April and would like free birth photography, you don't want to miss out!

📋 Important Details:
Eligibility: Participants must live in or near Phoenix, AZ and must be 18 years or older
Limit: One entry per family per month.
Estimated Due Date: Must fall within April 2025.

📅 Monthly Key Dates:
Applications Open: 1st
Application Deadline: 7th
Winner Notification: 9th
Winner Acceptance Deadline: 12th

🎉 What’s Included:
Up to 8 hours of birth coverage
1-3 sneak peek images available within 24 hours of birth.
A beautiful digital gallery delivered via email within 4 weeks of your baby’s arrival.

📝 Additional Info:
Winner must sign a model release form.
A Birth Photography Questionnaire must be completed.

Don’t miss this chance to capture your precious memories!
Tag a friend who might be interested, share, and spread the word! 💖

👉 To enter, simply follow the link in our bio and apply between the 1st and 7th of the month!

#BirthPhotography #arizonabirthphotography #ExpectingParents #BirthStory #PhotographyGiveaway #aprilbaby #azbirthcommunity

Dear Placenta,

You are a quiet guardian of pregnancy—our baby's first home, their source of nourishment, and the bridge between two worlds. You worked tirelessly, delivering oxygen, nutrients, and love in the most intricate of ways.

You grew alongside our baby, adapting, shifting, and sustaining life with quiet strength. You were the connection, the lifeline, the guardian. And when your job was done, you let go with grace, completing the sacred journey of birth.

We honor you, we thank you, and we recognize the incredible role you played in bringing life earthside.

#placenta #placentaart
#naturalbirth #placentatour #midwifery #BirthPhotography

Dear Placenta,

You are a quiet guardian of pregnancy—our baby's first home, their source of nourishment, and the bridge between two worlds. You worked tirelessly, delivering oxygen, nutrients, and love in the most intricate of ways.

You grew alongside our baby, adapting, shifting, and sustaining life with quiet strength. You were the connection, the lifeline, the guardian. And when your job was done, you let go with grace, completing the sacred journey of birth.

We honor you, we thank you, and we recognize the incredible role you played in bringing life earthside.

#placenta #placentaart
#naturalbirth #placentatour #midwifery #BirthPhotography

After the long journey of pregnancy, this is the moment it all leads to. Your baby is here! Your hands being the very first they feel, is a moment of pure bliss.

Beautiful birth at @tempebirthcenter with some fantastic midwives!

#WaterBirth #BirthPhotography #FirstTouch #EmpoweredBirth #tempebirthcenter #azbirthphotographer

After the long journey of pregnancy, this is the moment it all leads to. Your baby is here! Your hands being the very first they feel, is a moment of pure bliss.

Beautiful birth at @tempebirthcenter with some fantastic midwives!

#WaterBirth #BirthPhotography #FirstTouch #EmpoweredBirth #tempebirthcenter #azbirthphotographer

Midwives bring a unique set of skills and a heart-centered approach to birth, offering hands-on support tailored to each birthing person’s individual needs. Unlike the clinical focus of an OBGYN, midwives prioritize continuous personalized care—like counterpressure during contractions, emotional grounding, and a deep trust in the body’s natural process. Every touch, every word, is rooted in empowerment and respect for your birth journey.

Midwives change lives. Midwives save lives. ✨

#MidwiferyCare #InformedBirth #HandsOnSupport #BirthYourWay #HomeBirth #BirthPhotography #AZBirthPhotographer

Midwives bring a unique set of skills and a heart-centered approach to birth, offering hands-on support tailored to each birthing person’s individual needs. Unlike the clinical focus of an OBGYN, midwives prioritize continuous personalized care—like counterpressure during contractions, emotional grounding, and a deep trust in the body’s natural process. Every touch, every word, is rooted in empowerment and respect for your birth journey.

Midwives change lives. Midwives save lives. ✨

#MidwiferyCare #InformedBirth #HandsOnSupport #BirthYourWay #HomeBirth #BirthPhotography #AZBirthPhotographer

Quiet strength in every touch. A partner's steady hand, a laboring mother's resilience, and the unspoken power of connection.

Sometimes, it’s not about fixing or leading—it’s about simply being there. Your calm voice, gentle touch, and steady presence can be the anchor she needs. Hold space, offer your hands, and let her know she’s not alone.

Quiet strength in every touch. A partner's steady hand, a laboring mother's resilience, and the unspoken power of connection.

Sometimes, it’s not about fixing or leading—it’s about simply being there. Your calm voice, gentle touch, and steady presence can be the anchor she needs. Hold space, offer your hands, and let her know she’s not alone.

You dreamed of dim lights, soft songs in the air,
A gentle arrival with tender hands there.
But birth has a rhythm all its own,
A path uncharted, yet deeply known.

The plan may have shifted, twisted, or turned,
Moments you pictured, quietly adjourned.
Yet here you are, strong, steady, and true,
With a baby who’s perfect—made just for you.

In sterile halls or candlelit rooms,
Through whispered prayers or medical tunes,
What matters is this: love found its way,
In cries, in stillness, on this very day.

So here’s to the pivots, the courage, the grace,
To finding your power in an unexpected place.
Because birth isn’t perfect, but oh, it’s profound—
And your story? It’s magic, wherever it’s found.

Birth doesn't always happen the way we plan, but it is always beautiful.

#childbirth #midwiferycare #hospitalbirth #newborn #fresh48 #bigsister #familylove

You dreamed of dim lights, soft songs in the air,
A gentle arrival with tender hands there.
But birth has a rhythm all its own,
A path uncharted, yet deeply known.

The plan may have shifted, twisted, or turned,
Moments you pictured, quietly adjourned.
Yet here you are, strong, steady, and true,
With a baby who’s perfect—made just for you.

In sterile halls or candlelit rooms,
Through whispered prayers or medical tunes,
What matters is this: love found its way,
In cries, in stillness, on this very day.

So here’s to the pivots, the courage, the grace,
To finding your power in an unexpected place.
Because birth isn’t perfect, but oh, it’s profound—
And your story? It’s magic, wherever it’s found.

Birth doesn't always happen the way we plan, but it is always beautiful.

#childbirth #midwiferycare #hospitalbirth #newborn #fresh48 #bigsister #familylove

Labor is not just about bringing a baby into the world—it’s about the deep, unspoken connection between two people navigating the journey together. The quiet strength of a partner, the reassuring touch, the unwavering presence—these moments are where love can shine the brightest. ✨❤️

This is the beauty of birth: raw, powerful, and filled with the kind of bonding that leaves an imprint on the heart forever.

#BirthSupport #DoulaLife #BirthPhotography #PartnerInBirth #LoveofLabor #HomeBirth

Labor is not just about bringing a baby into the world—it’s about the deep, unspoken connection between two people navigating the journey together. The quiet strength of a partner, the reassuring touch, the unwavering presence—these moments are where love can shine the brightest. ✨❤️

This is the beauty of birth: raw, powerful, and filled with the kind of bonding that leaves an imprint on the heart forever.

#BirthSupport #DoulaLife #BirthPhotography #PartnerInBirth #LoveofLabor #HomeBirth

Your very first mark on the world—tiny, perfect, and full of possibility. These little footprints are just the beginning of a journey filled with love, growth, and endless firsts.

Because every journey starts with a single step... and sometimes, it’s the tiniest ones that leave the biggest imprint. ✨

#BirthPhotography #FirstFootprints #DoulaLife #homebirth #newbornlife #fourthtrimester

Your very first mark on the world—tiny, perfect, and full of possibility. These little footprints are just the beginning of a journey filled with love, growth, and endless firsts.

Because every journey starts with a single step... and sometimes, it’s the tiniest ones that leave the biggest imprint. ✨

#BirthPhotography #FirstFootprints #DoulaLife #homebirth #newbornlife #fourthtrimester

I feel confident. I feel safe. I feel secure. ✨

With every wave, I trust my body and embrace the journey.

How did you feel when you were in labor? Share your experience below! ⬇️

#BirthAffirmations #EmpoweredBirth #HomeBirth #azbirthphotographer #birthwithconfidence #birthsupport

I feel confident. I feel safe. I feel secure. ✨

With every wave, I trust my body and embrace the journey.

How did you feel when you were in labor? Share your experience below! ⬇️

#BirthAffirmations #EmpoweredBirth #HomeBirth #azbirthphotographer #birthwithconfidence #birthsupport

Made from scratch, measured with love—tiny toes, big beginnings, and a lifetime of possibilities.

#NewbornMagic #BirthJourney #azbirthphotography #homebirth #midwiferycare

Made from scratch, measured with love—tiny toes, big beginnings, and a lifetime of possibilities.

#NewbornMagic #BirthJourney #azbirthphotography #homebirth #midwiferycare

Calling MARCH due dates!

In an effort to make birth photography more accessible, we offer it at no charge to one family EVERY month! Applications for March due dates are open now until February 7th! If you are due in March and would like free birth photography, you don't want to miss out!

📋 Important Details:
Eligibility: Participants must live in or near Phoenix, AZ and must be 18 years or older
Limit: One entry per family per month.
Due Date: Must fall within the next month.

📅 Monthly Key Dates:
Applications Open: 1st
Application Deadline: 7th
Winner Notification: 9th
Winner Acceptance Deadline: 12th

🎉 What’s Included:
Up to 8 hours of birth coverage
1-3 sneak peek images available within 24 hours of birth.
A beautiful digital gallery delivered via email within 4 weeks of your baby’s arrival.

📝 Additional Info:
Winner must sign a model release form.
A Birth Photography Questionnaire must be completed.

Don’t miss this chance to capture your precious memories!
Tag a friend who might be interested, share, and spread the word! 💖

👉 To enter, simply follow the link in our bio and apply between the 1st and 7th of the month!

#BirthPhotography #arizonabirthphotography #ExpectingParents #BirthStory #PhotographyGiveaway #marchbaby #azbirthcommunity

Calling MARCH due dates!

In an effort to make birth photography more accessible, we offer it at no charge to one family EVERY month! Applications for March due dates are open now until February 7th! If you are due in March and would like free birth photography, you don't want to miss out!

📋 Important Details:
Eligibility: Participants must live in or near Phoenix, AZ and must be 18 years or older
Limit: One entry per family per month.
Due Date: Must fall within the next month.

📅 Monthly Key Dates:
Applications Open: 1st
Application Deadline: 7th
Winner Notification: 9th
Winner Acceptance Deadline: 12th

🎉 What’s Included:
Up to 8 hours of birth coverage
1-3 sneak peek images available within 24 hours of birth.
A beautiful digital gallery delivered via email within 4 weeks of your baby’s arrival.

📝 Additional Info:
Winner must sign a model release form.
A Birth Photography Questionnaire must be completed.

Don’t miss this chance to capture your precious memories!
Tag a friend who might be interested, share, and spread the word! 💖

👉 To enter, simply follow the link in our bio and apply between the 1st and 7th of the month!

#BirthPhotography #arizonabirthphotography #ExpectingParents #BirthStory #PhotographyGiveaway #marchbaby #azbirthcommunity

The placenta: an unsung hero of pregnancy

This incredible organ works tirelessly behind the scenes, nourishing, protecting, and sustaining life long before we ever get to meet our baby. Yet, it’s so often overlooked and undervalued. It’s the ultimate lifeline, a temporary but vital bridge between parent and baby. I’m here to remind you: the placenta deserves our awe, gratitude, and respect.

Let’s celebrate this underrated marvel and honor its role in the miracle of birth.

#PlacentaPower#BirthDoula #birthphotography #placenta #placentalife #umbilicalcord

The placenta: an unsung hero of pregnancy

This incredible organ works tirelessly behind the scenes, nourishing, protecting, and sustaining life long before we ever get to meet our baby. Yet, it’s so often overlooked and undervalued. It’s the ultimate lifeline, a temporary but vital bridge between parent and baby. I’m here to remind you: the placenta deserves our awe, gratitude, and respect.

Let’s celebrate this underrated marvel and honor its role in the miracle of birth.

#PlacentaPower#BirthDoula #birthphotography #placenta #placentalife #umbilicalcord

There’s no rush, no urgency—just a calm, unhurried space where time seems to pause.

This is the essence of what birth can be when it’s supported with care, respect, and trust. It’s not about perfection or performance; it’s about presence. The stillness of the water, the quiet hum of life filling the room—all of it speaks to the power of creating spaces where families can feel safe, held, and honored.

Birth is not just about getting the baby out—it’s about how we welcome them into the world. It’s about the gentle hands, the calm voices, and the unwavering belief in the body’s wisdom.

#HomeBirth #GentleBirth #BirthAdvocacy #BirthIsPowerful #birthphotography #midwiferycare #midwivesmatter #azbirthphotography

There’s no rush, no urgency—just a calm, unhurried space where time seems to pause.

This is the essence of what birth can be when it’s supported with care, respect, and trust. It’s not about perfection or performance; it’s about presence. The stillness of the water, the quiet hum of life filling the room—all of it speaks to the power of creating spaces where families can feel safe, held, and honored.

Birth is not just about getting the baby out—it’s about how we welcome them into the world. It’s about the gentle hands, the calm voices, and the unwavering belief in the body’s wisdom.

#HomeBirth #GentleBirth #BirthAdvocacy #BirthIsPowerful #birthphotography #midwiferycare #midwivesmatter #azbirthphotography

Triumph.... In the quiet moments after birth, a mother’s glowing smile tells the story of her strength, her resilience, and the incredible journey of bringing her child earthside. 💕

This is the sacred pause—a time to reflect, to breathe, and to marvel at the miracle she’s just created.

#BirthMagic #PostpartumGlow #TriumphantBirth #MotherhoodUnfiltered #BirthIsBeautiful #ReflectAndCelebrate #BirthPhotography #homebirth

Triumph.... In the quiet moments after birth, a mother’s glowing smile tells the story of her strength, her resilience, and the incredible journey of bringing her child earthside. 💕

This is the sacred pause—a time to reflect, to breathe, and to marvel at the miracle she’s just created.

#BirthMagic #PostpartumGlow #TriumphantBirth #MotherhoodUnfiltered #BirthIsBeautiful #ReflectAndCelebrate #BirthPhotography #homebirth

Harnessing strength, finding relief

The hanging birth sling- an incredible tool for comfort and strength during labor.

So, why use a birth sling?
✅ Support: It allows the laboring parent to shift their weight, relieving pressure on the pelvis and lower back.
✅ Movement: Encourages upright positions, which can help baby move into an optimal position for birth.
✅ Comfort: Provides a steady anchor for pulling during contractions, offering a sense of control and relief.
✅ Gravity: Upright positions supported by the sling can use gravity to help labor progress.

When paired with water immersion, like in this birth pool, the combination can ease discomfort, reduce tension, and promote relaxation. It’s a reminder of how empowering the right tools and environment can be during labor!

Have you tried or considered a birth sling during labor? Let’s talk about how it could benefit your birth experience!

#BirthSling #LaborSupport #birthbecomesyou #WaterBirth #ActiveLabor #EmpoweredBirth #DoulaCare #BirthEducation #BirthPhotography

Harnessing strength, finding relief

The hanging birth sling- an incredible tool for comfort and strength during labor.

So, why use a birth sling?
✅ Support: It allows the laboring parent to shift their weight, relieving pressure on the pelvis and lower back.
✅ Movement: Encourages upright positions, which can help baby move into an optimal position for birth.
✅ Comfort: Provides a steady anchor for pulling during contractions, offering a sense of control and relief.
✅ Gravity: Upright positions supported by the sling can use gravity to help labor progress.

When paired with water immersion, like in this birth pool, the combination can ease discomfort, reduce tension, and promote relaxation. It’s a reminder of how empowering the right tools and environment can be during labor!

Have you tried or considered a birth sling during labor? Let’s talk about how it could benefit your birth experience!

#BirthSling #LaborSupport #birthbecomesyou #WaterBirth #ActiveLabor #EmpoweredBirth #DoulaCare #BirthEducation #BirthPhotography

A simple cut, a profound moment.

With steady hands and a full heart, this father marks the beginning of his baby's journey in the world. The cord that once connected now gives way to independence, love, and endless possibilities.

Birth is raw, transformative, and breathtaking—every moment a story worth telling. 🤍

#BirthJourney #Fatherhood #DoulaSupport #UmbilicalCord #BirthPhotography #SacredMoments #EmpoweredFamilies #homebirth

Who cut your baby's cord?

A simple cut, a profound moment.

With steady hands and a full heart, this father marks the beginning of his baby's journey in the world. The cord that once connected now gives way to independence, love, and endless possibilities.

Birth is raw, transformative, and breathtaking—every moment a story worth telling. 🤍

#BirthJourney #Fatherhood #DoulaSupport #UmbilicalCord #BirthPhotography #SacredMoments #EmpoweredFamilies #homebirth

Who cut your baby's cord?

Born in water, into mother's embrace,
A perfect moment, time could never erase.
Past forty weeks, but so worth the wait,
He cried out strong- his own birth date.

Eyes wide open, searching for her face,
Floating, stretching, finding his place.
She lifted him up, and joy unfurled,
"It's a boy!", they announced to the world.

Her last baby, the puzzle complete,
A family's love, so tender, so sweet.
Smiles and cheer filled the room,
Life beginning, in full bloom.

#BirthPhotography #waterbirth #birthstory #birthbecomesyou #homebirth #fourthtrimester #azbirthphotography

Born in water, into mother's embrace,
A perfect moment, time could never erase.
Past forty weeks, but so worth the wait,
He cried out strong- his own birth date.

Eyes wide open, searching for her face,
Floating, stretching, finding his place.
She lifted him up, and joy unfurled,
"It's a boy!", they announced to the world.

Her last baby, the puzzle complete,
A family's love, so tender, so sweet.
Smiles and cheer filled the room,
Life beginning, in full bloom.

#BirthPhotography #waterbirth #birthstory #birthbecomesyou #homebirth #fourthtrimester #azbirthphotography

Birth is raw, beautiful, and deeply personal. This wall, adorned with soft lights and affirmations, reflects the strength and intention of a birthing space. "Ride the wave"—a simple yet powerful reminder to surrender, trust, and flow with the rhythm of labor. Each wave brings you closer to holding your baby. 🌊✨

Here’s to creating spaces that empower, calm, and honor the journey.

#BirthSpace #HomeBirth #BirthAffirmations #RideTheWave #DoulaSupport #BirthPhotography #AZBirthPhotography

Birth is raw, beautiful, and deeply personal. This wall, adorned with soft lights and affirmations, reflects the strength and intention of a birthing space. "Ride the wave"—a simple yet powerful reminder to surrender, trust, and flow with the rhythm of labor. Each wave brings you closer to holding your baby. 🌊✨

Here’s to creating spaces that empower, calm, and honor the journey.

#BirthSpace #HomeBirth #BirthAffirmations #RideTheWave #DoulaSupport #BirthPhotography #AZBirthPhotography

Fingers, toes, and hair whorls- these tiny details hold so much magic in those first few days. ✨
Each delicate feature is a reminder of the miracle of new life and the unique story your baby brings into the world.
From the gentle curl of their fingers to the swirl of their hair, these are the moments you'll cherish in your heart forever. 🧡

#arizonabirthphotographer #newborn #fourthtrimester #parenthood #newborndetails

Fingers, toes, and hair whorls- these tiny details hold so much magic in those first few days. ✨
Each delicate feature is a reminder of the miracle of new life and the unique story your baby brings into the world.
From the gentle curl of their fingers to the swirl of their hair, these are the moments you'll cherish in your heart forever. 🧡

#arizonabirthphotographer #newborn #fourthtrimester #parenthood #newborndetails

In these first precious hours, every measurement tells a story of new life. Witnessing the gentle hands of care, tracing the miraculous contours of this little ones journey earthside.

Tiny moments, infinite love.

#homebirth #newbornexam #azbirthphotography #midwifery #fourthtrimester

In these first precious hours, every measurement tells a story of new life. Witnessing the gentle hands of care, tracing the miraculous contours of this little ones journey earthside.

Tiny moments, infinite love.

#homebirth #newbornexam #azbirthphotography #midwifery #fourthtrimester

Are you due in February?

We're thrilled to announce that applications for our Monthly FREE Birth Photography Giveaway are now OPEN!

This is a fantastic opportunity for one lucky family, every month, to receive a completely complementary birth photography session, aimed at making birth photography more accessible to everyone.

Here’s what you need to know:

What’s Included:
The winner will receive up to 8 hours of coverage and a fully downloadable digital gallery of their precious moments.

Eligibility: This giveaway is exclusively for families who are due in February.

How to Enter: Simply fill out the application form.

Application Dates: Applications are open from January 1st until January 7th at 11:59 PM.

Winner Announcement: The winner will be notified via email on January 9th.

Important Note: The winner must sign a photo release to participate.

Don’t miss your chance to capture the beautiful journey of birth with professional photography!
Share this post and tag friends who might be interested. Let’s spread the word and make birth photography accessible for all!

✨ Apply Now! ✨
Apply between now and January 7th at www.themotherhenfriend.com/giveaway

#BirthPhotography #arizonadoula #arizonabirthphotography

Are you due in February?

We're thrilled to announce that applications for our Monthly FREE Birth Photography Giveaway are now OPEN!

This is a fantastic opportunity for one lucky family, every month, to receive a completely complementary birth photography session, aimed at making birth photography more accessible to everyone.

Here’s what you need to know:

What’s Included:
The winner will receive up to 8 hours of coverage and a fully downloadable digital gallery of their precious moments.

Eligibility: This giveaway is exclusively for families who are due in February.

How to Enter: Simply fill out the application form.

Application Dates: Applications are open from January 1st until January 7th at 11:59 PM.

Winner Announcement: The winner will be notified via email on January 9th.

Important Note: The winner must sign a photo release to participate.

Don’t miss your chance to capture the beautiful journey of birth with professional photography!
Share this post and tag friends who might be interested. Let’s spread the word and make birth photography accessible for all!

✨ Apply Now! ✨
Apply between now and January 7th at www.themotherhenfriend.com/giveaway

#BirthPhotography #arizonadoula #arizonabirthphotography

Some moments are raw. Some are gentle. Some are fierce. Some are quiet. ALL are beautiful.

If these glimpses make your heart flutter, if they feel like home, if they whisper, "this is what birth can be"- then you're in the right place.

This is for those who see birth as an experience, a journey, an art.

#birthphotography #birthdoula #betterbirth #birthwithoutfear #birthsupport #birthisbeauitful

Some moments are raw. Some are gentle. Some are fierce. Some are quiet. ALL are beautiful.

If these glimpses make your heart flutter, if they feel like home, if they whisper, "this is what birth can be"- then you're in the right place.

This is for those who see birth as an experience, a journey, an art.

#birthphotography #birthdoula #betterbirth #birthwithoutfear #birthsupport #birthisbeauitful

Are you or someone you know expecting a little one? In our commitment to making birth photography more accessible to everyone, we’re thrilled to announce our giveaway for FREE birth photography to one family EVERY MONTH! Relive those precious moments with a professional session to capture your journey.

Applications for February Due Dates opens January 1st!

📅 Key Dates:
Applications Open: 1st of each month for next month’s due dates
Application Deadline: 7th of each month for next month's due dates
Winner Notification: 9th of each month
Winner Acceptance Deadline: 12th of each month

📋 Important Details:
Eligibility: Participants must live in or near Phoenix, AZ and must be 18 years or older
Limit: One entry per family per month.
Due Date: Must fall within the next month.
Coverage Note: Cesarean births may have limited coverage due to hospital policies.

🎉 What’s Included:
Up to 8 hours of birth coverage
1-3 sneak peek images available within 24 hours of birth.
A beautiful digital gallery delivered via email within 6 weeks of your baby’s arrival.

📝 Additional Info:
Winner must sign a model release form.
A Birth Photography Questionnaire must be completed.
Prints and albums are optional add-ons at the winner's expense.
Don’t miss this chance to create lasting memories!
Tag a friend who might be interested and spread the word! 💖

👉 To enter, simply follow the link in our bio and apply between the 1st and 7th of the month for next month’s due date!

#BirthPhotography #arizonabirthphotography #ExpectingParents #CaptureTheMoment #BirthStory #PhotographyGiveaway

Are you or someone you know expecting a little one? In our commitment to making birth photography more accessible to everyone, we’re thrilled to announce our giveaway for FREE birth photography to one family EVERY MONTH! Relive those precious moments with a professional session to capture your journey.

Applications for February Due Dates opens January 1st!

📅 Key Dates:
Applications Open: 1st of each month for next month’s due dates
Application Deadline: 7th of each month for next month's due dates
Winner Notification: 9th of each month
Winner Acceptance Deadline: 12th of each month

📋 Important Details:
Eligibility: Participants must live in or near Phoenix, AZ and must be 18 years or older
Limit: One entry per family per month.
Due Date: Must fall within the next month.
Coverage Note: Cesarean births may have limited coverage due to hospital policies.

🎉 What’s Included:
Up to 8 hours of birth coverage
1-3 sneak peek images available within 24 hours of birth.
A beautiful digital gallery delivered via email within 6 weeks of your baby’s arrival.

📝 Additional Info:
Winner must sign a model release form.
A Birth Photography Questionnaire must be completed.
Prints and albums are optional add-ons at the winner's expense.
Don’t miss this chance to create lasting memories!
Tag a friend who might be interested and spread the word! 💖

👉 To enter, simply follow the link in our bio and apply between the 1st and 7th of the month for next month’s due date!

#BirthPhotography #arizonabirthphotography #ExpectingParents #CaptureTheMoment #BirthStory #PhotographyGiveaway

✨ Happy Holidays! ✨

This season feels extra special as I think of all the sweet babies I’ve had the honor of meeting this year, celebrating their very first holiday! My heart is so full knowing the love and joy filling your homes.

To all the families I’ve supported in years past, I’m sending you warm wishes for a season overflowing with love and togetherness. Each of you holds a special place in my heart, and I’m so grateful to have been part of your journey.

As I celebrate with my own family, I’m also looking ahead with excitement, preparing to meet and support the little ones and families the new year will bring.

Thank you for trusting me to walk alongside you in such sacred moments. Here’s to cherishing the magic of the season and all the beautiful beginnings ahead.

With love and gratitude,
Meagan ❤️
The Mother Hen Friend

✨ Happy Holidays! ✨

This season feels extra special as I think of all the sweet babies I’ve had the honor of meeting this year, celebrating their very first holiday! My heart is so full knowing the love and joy filling your homes.

To all the families I’ve supported in years past, I’m sending you warm wishes for a season overflowing with love and togetherness. Each of you holds a special place in my heart, and I’m so grateful to have been part of your journey.

As I celebrate with my own family, I’m also looking ahead with excitement, preparing to meet and support the little ones and families the new year will bring.

Thank you for trusting me to walk alongside you in such sacred moments. Here’s to cherishing the magic of the season and all the beautiful beginnings ahead.

With love and gratitude,
Meagan ❤️
The Mother Hen Friend

She carried the stars in her heart,
Little souls that lit the dark.
Her son, her moon, a quiet glow,
Her daughter, her sun, a fire below.
Through storms of loss, they journeyed on,
Hand in hand, their hope stayed strong.
And now, a rainbow, soft and true,
A bridge of color breaks the blue.
Their arms, once empty, now overflow,
with hope reborn, a love that grows.
Moon, sun, stars- and this child of rain,
A sky rebuilt from years of pain.

#birthphotography #birthafterloss #homebirth #waterbirth #rainbowbaby

She carried the stars in her heart,
Little souls that lit the dark.
Her son, her moon, a quiet glow,
Her daughter, her sun, a fire below.
Through storms of loss, they journeyed on,
Hand in hand, their hope stayed strong.
And now, a rainbow, soft and true,
A bridge of color breaks the blue.
Their arms, once empty, now overflow,
with hope reborn, a love that grows.
Moon, sun, stars- and this child of rain,
A sky rebuilt from years of pain.

#birthphotography #birthafterloss #homebirth #waterbirth #rainbowbaby

The Tree of Life with a Little Bonus

This incredible placenta features an accessory lobe, a smaller separate piece of placenta connected by vessels to the main organ. The placenta is truly a masterpiece, working hard to nourish and sustain life throughout pregnancy.

Accessory lobes are fascinating variations that highlight just how unique every birth story is. While usually harmless, they remind us how essential it is for providers to carefully examine the placenta postpartum to ensure everything has been delivered safely.

Celebrating the beauty and brilliance of birth through the lens of education, respect, and wonder. 💛

📸 Capturing the extraordinary moments and details of life’s beginning, one birth at a time.

#Placenta #AccessoryLobe #BirthPhotography #DoulaLife #BirthSupport #TreeOfLife #PregnancyJourney #Postpartum

The Tree of Life with a Little Bonus

This incredible placenta features an accessory lobe, a smaller separate piece of placenta connected by vessels to the main organ. The placenta is truly a masterpiece, working hard to nourish and sustain life throughout pregnancy.

Accessory lobes are fascinating variations that highlight just how unique every birth story is. While usually harmless, they remind us how essential it is for providers to carefully examine the placenta postpartum to ensure everything has been delivered safely.

Celebrating the beauty and brilliance of birth through the lens of education, respect, and wonder. 💛

📸 Capturing the extraordinary moments and details of life’s beginning, one birth at a time.

#Placenta #AccessoryLobe #BirthPhotography #DoulaLife #BirthSupport #TreeOfLife #PregnancyJourney #Postpartum

In the midst of labor, every touch and gesture of support helps create a safe space for focus and strength. Together, we embrace the journey, hand in hand, as love and care guide you through this transformative moment. ❤️

#laborsupport #birthtips #naturalbirth #birthphoto #arizonabirthphotography

In the midst of labor, every touch and gesture of support helps create a safe space for focus and strength. Together, we embrace the journey, hand in hand, as love and care guide you through this transformative moment. ❤️

#laborsupport #birthtips #naturalbirth #birthphoto #arizonabirthphotography

Choosing where to give birth is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during pregnancy.

Your birth location sets the tone for your experience and can significantly influence your sense of safety, comfort, and empowerment.

While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, understanding the general pros and cons of each option can help you make an informed decision that aligns with your preferences, needs, and health circumstances.

Click the link in the bio and go to Blog to get the full pros and cons breakdown of each option.

#birthsupport #birthoptions #hospitalbirth #birthingcenter #homebirth #pregnancyadvice #birthtips

Choosing where to give birth is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during pregnancy.

Your birth location sets the tone for your experience and can significantly influence your sense of safety, comfort, and empowerment.

While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, understanding the general pros and cons of each option can help you make an informed decision that aligns with your preferences, needs, and health circumstances.

Click the link in the bio and go to Blog to get the full pros and cons breakdown of each option.

#birthsupport #birthoptions #hospitalbirth #birthingcenter #homebirth #pregnancyadvice #birthtips

🎄I'm gifting FREE birth photography to two families who are due in December/January in and around the Phoenix, Arizona area!

I am so excited to offer this and capture the most intimate and profound moments life has to offer for these families.

Interested? Send me a message and we can chat! Know someone who might be interested? Tag them in this post!

Happy Holidays! 🎁🎄

#birthphotography #arizonamom #christmastime

🎄I'm gifting FREE birth photography to two families who are due in December/January in and around the Phoenix, Arizona area!

I am so excited to offer this and capture the most intimate and profound moments life has to offer for these families.

Interested? Send me a message and we can chat! Know someone who might be interested? Tag them in this post!

Happy Holidays! 🎁🎄

#birthphotography #arizonamom #christmastime

Tiny toes, big beginnings. The sweetness of those first moments earthside. 🖤

#NewbornDetails #BirthPhotography #MidwiferyMoments #tinytoes #arizonabirthphotography

Tiny toes, big beginnings. The sweetness of those first moments earthside. 🖤

#NewbornDetails #BirthPhotography #MidwiferyMoments #tinytoes #arizonabirthphotography

Cords are cool!! Did you know? 🤔 The shape of an umbilical cord—whether twisty or straight—can vary depending on factors like the baby’s movements, the amount of amniotic fluid, and even the cord's length. A spiral or coiled cord is commonly seen, but a straight cord is just as healthy! Every pregnancy is unique, and so is every umbilical cord.

This one tried to cause some chaos by snapping right after birth in water. While it can be dangerous, the incredible midwife skillfully handled the task and everyone was perfect. 💫

#Childbirth #UmbilicalCord #BirthSupport #birthphotography #birthjourney #midwivesmatter

Cords are cool!! Did you know? 🤔 The shape of an umbilical cord—whether twisty or straight—can vary depending on factors like the baby’s movements, the amount of amniotic fluid, and even the cord's length. A spiral or coiled cord is commonly seen, but a straight cord is just as healthy! Every pregnancy is unique, and so is every umbilical cord.

This one tried to cause some chaos by snapping right after birth in water. While it can be dangerous, the incredible midwife skillfully handled the task and everyone was perfect. 💫

#Childbirth #UmbilicalCord #BirthSupport #birthphotography #birthjourney #midwivesmatter

From the moment of birth, babies are instinctively drawn to their mother's scent. Just hours after birth, they can recognize this unique fragrance, which helps foster a deep bond and connection.

#themotherhenfriend #homebirth #welcomebaby #motherhood #birthphotography

From the moment of birth, babies are instinctively drawn to their mother's scent. Just hours after birth, they can recognize this unique fragrance, which helps foster a deep bond and connection.

#themotherhenfriend #homebirth #welcomebaby #motherhood #birthphotography

Born in the embrace of water and love.

There's a quiet magic to water births- where the calming flow of water meets the raw strength of a mother bringing new life into the world.

Every ripple in the pool tells a story of trust and the transformative power of birth. This isn't just a moment; it's an experience of connection.

#waterbirth #birthphotography #homebirth #naturalbirthing #themotherhenfriend

Born in the embrace of water and love.

There's a quiet magic to water births- where the calming flow of water meets the raw strength of a mother bringing new life into the world.

Every ripple in the pool tells a story of trust and the transformative power of birth. This isn't just a moment; it's an experience of connection.

#waterbirth #birthphotography #homebirth #naturalbirthing #themotherhenfriend

The world falls still, the air so sweet,
Her baby boy, their souls complete.
In that warm embrace, they both are free,
A perfect bond, eternally. 💙

#themotherhenfriend #homebirth #waterbirth #birthphotography

The world falls still, the air so sweet,
Her baby boy, their souls complete.
In that warm embrace, they both are free,
A perfect bond, eternally. 💙

#themotherhenfriend #homebirth #waterbirth #birthphotography

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