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Erika Townend Birth – Birth Photography

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Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire

Image 6 😬 A little delay in posting my next ima

Image 6 😬 A little delay in posting my next image from this wonderful twin birth. We've been hit with various bugs of the season and hunkering down was the order of the week.

Here the caring and compassionate midwife that supported this birth eases the natural physical response that often accompanies transition.
An important phase to help the body reach the next part which is the birth of your baby. Adrenaline helps to give the woman a surge of energy for birthing. Often it is accompanied by words such as ▶️ I can't do this anymore
▶️ Give me an epidural

Anyone relate to this? or if not let me know what it was like for you.

Want to know more about capturing your birth story?
Don't delay see link in bio.

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Image 5 Natural Twin Birth ... Remaining active i

Image 5
Natural Twin Birth ... Remaining active in labour has huge benefits for both woman and baby (👶👶for this couple)
Not all labouring women however want to be active especially when they find themselves in a safe, warm and dark birthing environment.
The pool water at this birth provided comfort and the feeling of carrying less weight.
Why would you want to haul yourself out, get dry and clothed?
I can assure you it took some coaching!

So as she become accustomed to the cooler and brighter environment of the hospital corridors, the surges became more regular and intense. The walk was short and sweet and had the desired affect.

This image reflects a moment of concentration through a surge.
Supported by the wall and her own touch she was stepping closer to bringing her babies to the world.

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4th in the series. Things are picking up in this

4th in the series.

Things are picking up in this natural twin labour.
The midwife is listening to the babies heart rates, creating a picture of how both are feeling whilst labour is progressing... It never ceases to amaze me to see just how much our bodies can change in pregnancy!
Did you know the uterus starts out the size of a pear and enlarges to the size of a watermelon by the end of pregnancy?! And approximately 6 weeks later it reverts back to a pear size 😲

Come on now don't tell me that's not pretty special 😉

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The 3rd image shared from the amazing twin birth I

The 3rd image shared from the amazing twin birth I attended in October.
Now, you might think, what's so special about this image?

Here's my musings... Today is the 1st January 2020, a new decade.
2020 is the year that the world will recognise nurses and midwives for the truly selfless work they do.

To truly see the extent of how hard our Midwives across the world go to this image tried to capture a split moment in time.

They ensure our birthing community is safe, listened to and supported in their pregnancy, labour and postnatal journey then this simple image speaks volumes.
Kate Middleton, The Duchess of Cambridge, wrote an open letter to midwives across the UK.

To read this letter click here
https://www.royal.uk/open-letter-duchess-cambridge-midwives

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Merry Christmas to all past and present clients. I

Merry Christmas to all past and present clients. It's been a wonderful year and so rewarding.
Here's to 2020 another year, connecting you with your memories forever more.

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Lights in labour or the lack of light is often hug

Lights in labour or the lack of light is often hugely important to labouring women.
Why?
Simplified, darkness produces Melatonin which in turn switches our neocortex and neuro transmitters off which encourages the body to produce oxytocin = surges (contractions)

In the depths and quietness of the night, the candles where working their magic to this beautiful twin mamma.

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Thank you for your support in 2019! Looking forwa

Thank you for your support in 2019!

Looking forward to capturing more amazing imagery in 2020.
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I've been dying to tell you all about a spectacula

I've been dying to tell you all about a spectacular birth I was invited to attend as a birth photographer in October.
#2plustwinsmake6 and the team that day were outstanding... Want to know more keep watching in the coming days for their story 😉

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