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Fast Homebirth in Detroit with Magpie Midwifery - Jennifer Mason Birth Photographer

As a birth photographer, doula, and birth filmmaker, I live by the motto "Babies come when they come. and they come when they are ready.” This birth embodied both of those statements. My clients rely on my preparedness and readiness at any given moment. One such instance was when Rachel called me to her birth in December, contracting regularly at just 37 weeks. After several hours at her house, the contractions had not progressed, and Rachel could finally get some well-needed sleep. We all rested and waited, but the contractions slowed way down.

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Christmas Home Birth in Grass Lake Michigan

It was a cold morning and I spent the day editing and taking an icy walk through the woods. When I got back home, I got a call from my clients midwife, and my dear friend, Celeste. She said that our mutual client was in labor, and I should head that way shortly.

The first thing I thought was, ‘what a perfect day to be born!’

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