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Baby David

Beautiful little David Campbell Black was born tonight at 7:51pm,
weighing 7 lbs 12 oz and measuring 21 in.

His parents and I have a special relationship, I got to be there and photograph their wedding, and Katy is the author of American Afterlife where she wrote a chapter about the work I did with infant remembrance photography.

So I was deeply moved and filled with joy to have the chance to witness the birth of their first child, as their doula. Katy’s labor was a long and beautiful journey which she navigated with strength and determination. Baby David made it entirely worthwhile — here is a picture from his first hour of life! He has deep wise dark eyes and is so super sweet – congratulations, Katy and Jon!

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New baby boy

What a joy, to usher in Christmas Eve by witnessing the birth of this beautiful baby! He was born at 1:30am, weighing 7lbs 12oz (3.5 kg)
Such an honor to be there as their doula, as he is welcomed in this world!

His mother was a true picture of strength, poise and grace, while birthing him naturally and courageously (after two previous cesarians) under the guidance of the one and only doctor Tate.

Edited to add: He has the most perfect name, Cruz Emilio — Happy birthday, little one!

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Beautiful baby boy, exciting arrival
{atlanta birth support and photography}

Gorgeous Cameron Edward was born this morning at 3:18am, just about a couple of hours after his Mom became certain that this was indeed labor. Despite moving swiftly onto their birthing location of choice, the baby was in such a hurry that he was caught by Dad, guided via phone by their midwife, just as they parked the car in front of the hospital’s entrance!

Cameron was born at 9lb 15oz and 22.5in, and Mom was truly a birth warrior, with Dad offering just the right help just when it was needed, and staying well in control of the adrenaline rush that came with the exciting developments of the night.

Enjoy these highlights and join me in wishing Cameron a happy birth day, exactly a month prior to his big brother’s 3rd!

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