Circle of Life Midwifery Pamela Hines-Powell, CPM, LM
Salem, OR
ph: 503.383.1445
pamela.midwife@gmail.com

The birth of Sequoyah Moon

Born July 13, 2004
First Baby - 9lbs 14o

Right before pushing
First pushes
x Back in the tub
Pushing with the help of her partner, this mother listens to her body for guidance on bringing her baby down. The room is quiet except for the sounds of her work.
x First touch
Mom reaching down and feeling inside for her baby's head as she continues to push
x Crowning
The intense sensation as the baby's head stretches the birth canal
Father's first touch
The father reaches down to feel his baby's head for the first time as it is crowning
More crowning
Blowing out to slowly ease the head through
The head is born!
x Baby!
Mother and father have caught their own baby
x First hug
Immediately baby is brought to her mother's chest
x Is it a boy or girl?
The mother and father look over and take in their baby girl
Relief
Tears of joy, celebration, relief and thanks!
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