At the age of less than one month, Lily is already a bit of a celebrity in the birthing circles of Ottawa. I’m not the first one to blog about her either (although I AM the first one to get to blog photos of her…so that is something, right?).
During Andy and Jenn’s maternity session, we talked at length about the fact that Lily was presenting breech. Their original plan was a home water birth – they had talked about this even before they got pregnant. So the possiblity of a c-section (which is often the first and only option given to a mother when she is carrying a breech baby) was quite far from the birth they had envisioned. However, they were very open to whatever the safest options were for the birth. They did a ton of research and spoke with midwives and obstetricians. It turns out that a c-section was not the only option they had (and it wasn’t necessarily the safest). There was a doctor in town who was open to delivering a breech baby vaginally.
Here is a newspaper article about Lily’s amazing birth:
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/health/Giving+birth+natural/2788647/story.html
And here is an interview from CBC with the Dr. who was present:
http://rixarixa.blogspot.com/2010/04/transcript-of-cbc-radio-program-on.html
Following along with their journey has been inspiring. It is important that we question what we are told and be open to carving new paths. It is inspiring to hear of Drs. such as Dr. Posner who are willing to admit they have things to learn and who are open to change. It is exciting to hear that a family’s choice was respected.
As a newborn photographer I hear many wonderful stories of all the different ways that babies can enter the world. I believe that it should be the family’s decision on how that happens. In order to make good decisions we need accurate information, people willing to have open minds and stories like Lily’s to show there are options.
And finally, the sweet Lily and her family:
susie L: I love the fun feel to these and the bright colors! What beautiful light you had. I would blow that family shot up huge - it's gorgeous!
Julie Kraai: WOW, what a gorgeous family! And the lighting is so perfect, the posing is awesome, and your processing is perfect. I love these!!
Liz: Beautiful - I just love the light in all of these. so lovely.
Lisa Little: Gorgeous family portraits! I love the beautiful setting and wonderful emotions captured!
Chrissy Torney: What a cute family - love their outfit colours!
Laurie: Wow, are they cute!! These are awesome!
Vickie: Super cute family! Love the location, colors, lighting...these are great!
Cindy: So much personality in these! The girls are so cute, such a great session!
Julie Wagoner: Aww, I have three girls myself and would LOVE to have such fun and beautiful captures of them. Awesome session!
Tori Piercy: What a fun family! I love these and this location- wonderful!
Melissa: Gorgeous! Love the lighting and the colors they chose!
Alisa: Beautiful light in these! Kudos to them for trekking through the woods! Well worth it, that's for sure! I'd have that family shot huge too!
rose: These are so colourful, playful and fun! Gorgeous work!
amy: These photos look like alot of fun.
Mindy: Beautiful work!!! I love that silly face portrait~ too fun!!
Tori Piercy: What gorgeous girls! This family looks like so much fun! And I am amazed you got such an awesome variety for a mini session. Great job!