the birth of Oliver

Renee had been planning a home water birth with her midwife, but things took a turn when her water broke in the late morning on Friday June 5, 2015. Since she was not close enough to her due date and baby Oliver was going to be a premie she headed to the hospital.

This amazing mother gave birth naturally. Playing cards and bouncing on the ball to pass the time away. As baby began to get closer, the contractions began to get stronger. She continued to be strong and breathe through each one, holding on to her supportive husband Mason as she fought through each contraction.

She had an amazing supportive team with her including her husband, mother, midwife, and the CCMH nurse who caught the baby! It's always an awe inspiring moment when baby arrives. Oliver arrived on June 6, 2015 at 12:10 a.m., weighing 5lbs. 3oz., and measuring 19.2".

I am so honored to get to be your birth photographer! Thank you Renee and Mason!

Here are just a few of my favorite images of what was captured during the birth of Oliver.