My Birth Stories: From Marvel to Motherhood
Supporting other mothers in their own births has become both my redemption and my joy. Every time I witness a woman in her power, I feel it in every cell of my body. And when things don’t go as planned, I know how to hold space through the unexpected—with compassion, steadiness, and deep respect—if and when they’re ready for it.
Breastfeeding Is Natural, But It’s work!
Breastfeeding is a journey of both beauty and challenge. It’s the quiet midnight feeds, the tender bonding, and also the tears, doubts, and learning curves along the way. Through its ups and downs, breastfeeding invites patience, surrender, and deep connection between mother and baby.
What is Freebirth?
Free birth, or unassisted birth, is the intentional choice to give birth without medical intervention or attendance. Rooted in trust, intuition, and body sovereignty, free birth celebrates birth as a natural, sacred, and deeply human experience.
The Ceremony of Burning the Cord.
The burning of the cord is more than a ritual—it’s a moment of reverence. Flame and time replace scissors and haste, creating a sacred pause between mother and child. A reminder that separation can be tender, ceremonial, and filled with love.
(A Devoted) Guardian of the Journey
In every birth, there’s someone who steps into the role of Guardian of the Journey.It’s a role that goes beyond simply witnessing; it’s about holding space, offering comfort, and creating a sense of calm through the unpredictable and sacred process of labor.
Baby Sleep
As babies grow and begin to understand object permanence, they start to realize that when their parents leave the room, they're not gone forever. This awareness can be a double-edged sword.
Unassisted Birth
Our society often shows criticism and judgement toward those who dare to choose a different path from the mass, yet this mother did not shy away from defying the stigma that our society has built around birth. We grow up seeing birth as one of the most frightening days of our lives; I wish anyone could experience birth like this family did!
Birth Photography After a Cesarean
I am so grateful to this family for valuing birth photography after a cesarean as the opportunity to capture this experience a role model for their wise three daughters and amazing son. This mom broke all the records and won against all the odds, even birthing her daughter on her own birth-day!
Amazing Homebirth Prenatal Visit
Whether you hire me as your Doula or just to document your birth, I always offer a Homebirth Prenatal Visit. The birth team gets to see the space and reflects on the logistics. Mom gets a taste of what type of energy the birth team will bring into her sacred space. Her family has the chance to meet the birth team, perhaps for the first time, and while I think older siblings are quick to warm up, I am a strong believer that they should be included as often as possible in the care of their baby. These visits are such a gift. They are like a birth team group hug with a huge scope of imagination.
Magical Homebirth during the Full Moon
This homebirth during the full moon was nothing short of miraculous and the biggest lesson for me to treasure that ultimately, whoever is meant to be at a birth will be there. No matter how fast the time is ticking and how much travel we have planned.
Incredible non-intervention Hospital Birth
Once arrived at Cedars Sinai my clients had to wait in the triage to be checked in, while I had to wait in the visitor room. I didn't like this part of the process but I was confident my clients were more than capable to advocate for themselves and their wish for a non-intervention hospital birth.
When Birth is fast and furious
While normally, birth is a progressive journey that unfolds within time and space, when birth is fast and furious, parents are overjoyed and overwhelmed at the same time and the birth team may or may not make it in time to witness baby being born.
Gentle Third Baby Water Birth
After two hospital birth, this mama was ready for her third baby water birth.
An unexpected Breech baby
This news certainly changed things and especially how mom felt about birthing at home. After some soul searching and deep pondering, she decided she was not comfortable trying turn baby -due to the late stage of her pregnancy the inversion only had a small percentage of success. So birthing in the hospital via Cesarean birth was the only and safest option.
A Beautiful Precipitous Home Birth
A precipitous birth is not expected but it does happen! When it happens...well it happens fast!
The Magic of Breastfeeding
Blog post about the magic of breastfeeding as photographed by Los Angeles birth photographer Diana Hinek for Dear Birth
Powerful Interview with KCRW
Blog post about Dear Birth ( formerly named ArtShaped Photography and Birth services) recent interview with KCRW
Family Session in the Woods
Blog post about the unfolding joy of being a family as photographed by Dear Birth in this Family Session in the Woods
Powerful Homebirth in Hermosa Beach
Daylight beautiful and peaceful Homebirth in Hermosa Beach.
The amazing benefits of vernix at birth
Blog post about the benefits of vernix after birth and why it is important to allow baby's skin to absorb it right after birth