Best of 2020
Man this year threw some CURVE BALLS.
2020 will be memorable to say the least (#dumpsterfire). So many birth workers missed births, attended births through a video screen, and even refunded clients due to the virus restrictions. Others, like myself, pivoted and fully specialized in out of hospital births. It’s something that I was gearing up to launching late 2021 (or so) and was honing my skillset for, but the virus pushed me into following my dream sooner.
And I’m not upset about that at all.
The home births and one birth center birth I attended this year were magically beautiful. Completely supported, and fully autonomous.
My clients had complete control over their body. Over what happened during labor, pushing, placenta, and postpartum. They were respected. Their babies were respected. And their partners were fully involved in the entire process from start to finish.
I so hope that one of the positives that comes from the hospital restrictions for birthing people is that more and more people are viewing out of hospital births as an option. That they are JUST as safe, if not SAFER than a hospital birth for low risk birthers.
I chose some of my favorite images that spoke to me on a deeper level. Whether it was the story, the lighting, the emotion it elicited, or simply because I thought the image was fucking rad. I hope you enjoy what I feel are my top 2020 birth images of this crazy year 💕
I hope you find some goodness and gratitude from this year somewhere
I hope that we all come out of this experience gaining something we otherwise wouldn’t have, even if it’s simply a new perspective. I hope you and your family are safe and healthy, and that 2021 brings many blessings.
We could all use some support and love at any given moment.
Remember, we never know what someone is going through. They could look like they have their shit together but their world may be crumbling behind the scenes. Give people grace and allow yourself some grace. We’ve all struggled at some point this past year (I know I sure did).
Here’s to 2021 being a year to building each other up.