Oakland and Cumberland Birth | Eaden

Jenn planned a home birth, and I was more than ecstatic to document this momentous event in her life. Little Eaden decided to start labor for his poor mama on November 19. She called me at 5:00 a.m. and said it was time. I raced to her. As the hours wore on, Eaden decided that would not be his birthday and labor stalled. He decided to make his appearance 19 DAYS later. Yes, 19 days of on and off labor. Jenn, you’re a rock star!

When I got the call the second time, the candlelit labor moved quickly and Eaden was finally in his mama’s arms. She was a warrior mama laboring in the tub! Home births are very near and dear to my heart, so intimate and such the perfect way to experience bringing your child into this world. The warm water soothed Jenn’s body as she prepared to meet sweet Eaden for the first time.