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The Birth of Her Dreams | Midwife Supported Home Birth | Phoenix, Arizona Birth Photographer

  • Writer: The Mother Hen Friend
    The Mother Hen Friend
  • Jul 30
  • 1 min read

Updated: Aug 8



Calm, intentional home birth space for midwife-supported Phoenix, Arizona birth

Every effort was made to create a calm, supportive home birth space.


affirmation card with string lights around the home birth space

Every detail was intentional.


a partner cupping hands with birthing person in labor pool at home birh in arizona

She labored with grace that was powerful in its stillness... nearly silent but completely present, with her partner by her side every step of the way.


Midwife, Hayley Haralson, providing labor support to birthing parent during home birth in Phoenix, AZ
Midwife, Audra Nelson, preparing for home birth in Phoenix, Arizona with calm and supportive environment

Supporting this journey, with steady and nurturing presence, her two midwives.

Hayley Haralson - Whispering Waves Midwifery

They were both an anchoring presence that guided this family through labor with confidence and trust.


mother lifting baby into arms from birth pool after midwife-supported home birth in Phoenix, Arizona
excited mother holding her new baby after midwife-supported home birth in Phoenix, Arizona

emotive partners holding their new baby after midwife-supported home birth in Phoenix, Arizona

This is what is looks like when dreams are born alongside babies.


gender reveal after midwife-supported home birth in Phoenix, Arizona

The family celebrated with confetti poppers, revealing the news - a baby girl!


emotive mother after revealing gender of new baby after midwife-supported home birth in Phoenix, Arizona

Laughter and tears followed as the space filled with love and celebration.


Peaceful moment with birthing parent and newborn after home birth in Phoenix, Arizona


Midwife attending to newborn after home birth in Phoenix, Arizona

Midwife measuring new baby after home birth in Phoenix, Arizona

With gentle hands, she is weighed and measured.



Newborn resting on grandma after midwife-supported home birth in Phoenix, Arizona

Snuggles with grandma.



This birth was a reminder of what's possible when care is rooted in trust, when families are supported fully, and when moments are preserved with intention.


I'm endlessly grateful to witness and document these stories.


If you're in Phoenix Arizona or surrounding cities and dreaming of having your home birth journey documented with care and respect, I'd be so honored to do so. Being a birth photographer is one of my greatest joys.


Cursive text "Meagan Tanner, xoxo" with a red heart above, conveys a warm, affectionate mood. Blue and pink colors are used.

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