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The Shapes of Birth
The shapes of how we birth might have an impact on our entrance in this planet, but the amount of love we receive from that moment on is truly what moves us forward in life.

When Birth Workers Wear a Belly
If you are a birth worker like me, you must know that there comes a time in life when it’s your turn to lean over your community of birth gurus and ask for support during your child’s birth.

Birth vs Open Water Swimming
I recently had the honor of interviewing a good friend over dinner, Gino, an open ocean swimmer and one of the few members of WOWSA (World Open Water Swimming Association) aspiring to take home the organization’s Triple Crown Award.

Mother’s Love.
Why is there such a huge discrepancy between medical school midwifery practices? Yes, the two curricula differ in time, notions, beliefs or lack of, but most and above all they are different in the way they treat mothers.

The Importance of Sleep
During the post partum period, there are so many factors that need to be taken in consideration in order to support mom and her new baby, but also the whole expanded family.

What to Wear for your Photo Session
Unless you are a used to be in front of a professional camera, being photographed can certainly feel intimidating. Here are some tips to help you during the process.

Sunset Belly Session in Malibu.
Sunset Belly Session in Malibu, California by Los Angeles Birth photographer and Doula Diana Hinek in Santa Monica, California.

Family Session on a Stormy Day
Family Session at the Beach on a Stormy Day by Los Angeles Birth photographer Diana Hinek

Sunset Maternity Session at the Beach
Brooks Birth Story by Los Angeles Birth photographer Diana Hinek takes place in Santa Clarita on Los Angeles hottest day of the year.

Brooks Birth Story
Brooks Birth Story by Los Angeles Birth photographer Diana Hinek takes place in Santa Clarita on Los Angeles hottest day of the year.

Newborn Family Session Outdoors
In this Newborn Family Session Outdoors Los Angeles Birth Photographer Diana Hinek captures the dynamics of a family of 5 enjoying each other at the beach.

The Pandemic of Inductions
The real plague of 2020 is not Covid-19, rather the Pandemic of Inductions that is taking place in the birth world within the hospital system.