Change of plans.
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Sometimes we go our entire pregnancy dreaming of what our birth will look like and then… plans change.
We shift.
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While plans changed for this sweet family the ultimate goal did not.
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A physiological autonomous Family centered birth.
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I walked into the room at 11:07 PM , greeted by a sweet familiar smile from Liz who was busy physically supporting mama. Dad who was actively encouraging his partner.
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Moments later we heard “I feel him, he’s coming.”
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Doctor was called.
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Everyone stayed back allowing mama to labor baby down. Partner and Doula never leaving her side.
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“Let me know if you want my help” the doctor expressed.
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And it wasn’t until Mama asked for assistance that hands became tools.
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11:38PM
Ryder was born. 🤎.
& a sense of relief washed accross moms face.
SHE did it.
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He was here.
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This is collaborative care.
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This is what birth can be.
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We can honor families wishes even when plans change.
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We can use our Hands as tools when needed, and sit on them when those tools aren’t needed.
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Birth Center of Bloomington Normal collaborates with OBs when a transfer is needed or higher level care is required . OBGYN CARE happens to be one them . 🤍
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OBGYN : Dr. Santiago
Mama : Kylie Bryant 🤍🤎
Photography : Shelby Springer Birth Doula & Photography Services