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The magic of food during labor
The importance of eating during labor is now reiterated by research: some food, not only helps sustain mom but facilitate her birth and post partum.
9 Tips for your Pregnancy
Feeling overwhelmed during pregnancy? Here are some of my favorite tips to help you thrive during the change your body and soul are undergoing.
Baby Meadow’s birth story
From the moment I walked into their house to document their birth, all I could sense was peace. Mom decided to transfer to the hospital at some point and despite the madness of lights and revolving door of nurses I usually witness, this time, this birth was calm, respectful and honored.
Outdoor Photography Activities for Kids in Santa Monica
You will usually find most children these days busy on a computer or phones and tablets. Or you will find them watching television. All these activities cause them to sit in one place for a prolonged duration.
Learning photography will pique your child’s curiosity and help them become more creative.
A Surprise Gender Birth
Our gender surprise, a gorgeous baby boy. It still amazes me how peaceful my birthing environment was; quiet, dim, calm. All things my hospital birth was not. Not only was I able to feel in control about my labor, I felt an incredible feeling of empowerment — I am feeling I still ride 4 weeks later!
Follow the waves
Thanks to my husband, I pretty much know the best locations for any outdoor photo session in the area and thanks to his skilled advice, I can estimate if the conditions ( tide, sunset facing and time of year) are favorable or less for the purpose of the photography session.
The benefits of vernix
Blog story about a gentle hospital VBAC that took place in Santa Monica and captured by ArtShaped Photography and Birth Services.
Gentle hospital VBAC
Blog story about a gentle hospital VBAC that took place in Santa Monica and captured by ArtShaped Photography and Birth Services.
Shameless Cesarean Birth
I want the shame to stop.
I want mothers to feel celebrated, loved, respected and seen; no matter how they end up birthing their babies.
Baby Agape Miracle Birth Story
Despite all the medical expectation and odds, a miracle was born.
Bone Broth for Post Partum care
Find out about the benefits of drinking bone broth after birth and for your general health of gut, skin and bones.
The benefits of skin-to-skin after birth.
Find out the advantages of promoting skin contact between mom and baby after birth. Think of it as a lovers’ first date where the magic should not be interrupted, directed or interfered.