The home birth of an 11lb 2oz baby boy was great way to start of the 2017 year! Of course mama or her midwives, Spokane River Midwives, were not expecting an 11lb baby. They thought baby might be on the bigger side, just not an 11 pounder.
It was a cold, snowy morning when I got the call that labor was progressing well. Natalie was having consistent, strong contractions and I could hear in her voice that labor was in the active stage. I quickly gathered my gear, made a cup of coffee while my car was warming up and then made my way to her house.
When I arrived she was standing near the birth pool laboring in a candle lit room. Soft music was playing along with essential oils diffusing. Her birth space was serene and comforting.
Shortly after I had arrived, Natalie knew it was time for the birthing pool. The water was comforting as contractions grew intense.
After laboring in the water for awhile, her body needed something different. She went into the bathroom for a few minutes to gather her thoughts and labor in different positions.
Next she tried the ball, as contractions came in waves. Her demeanor was so calm and quiet as she worked with her body.
Natalie wanted a family-centered home birth with having their older 2 children up and present for the birth.
She needed the water once again. After getting back into the birth pool she stayed for the remainder of her labor.
After very few pushes HE was out! Baby was a surprise gender, so finding out they had another boy was so exciting! Can you believe all his back rolls?! Isn’t he just the cutest. Once he was out we could tell he was a little chunker! Natalie and her husband were immediately in love with their new son. Once Simon was born, Natalie moved from where the birth pool was into the comfort of her bed. Simon started nursing right way! After time spent doing skin to skin and nursing it was time to weigh him. Imagine the surprise when her midwife announced “He’s 11lbs, 2oz Natalie!”. Oh my goodness, we were all shocked!
After the newborn exam, Natalie and Simon took a healing herbal bath. [Herbal bath from Caring Coconut]
Her Spokane home birth was so empowering. With no interventions, internal exams and no tearing she safely delivered their 11lb 2oz baby home at home.
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Just gorgeous!!!!
It must b the water! 18 years ago at 35 I gave birth in puyallup was to a 10.9 lb boy! I’m only 5’2 ,! Not sure how I did it! All natural too!!
Amazing!! That cord 😍
Her cord was the best!
So in love with this! The cord is amazing and so is that mama. I love big babies ha
Thank you! Her cord was the best. Big babies are sooo cute!
I have baby fever like no other right now!! Beautiful birth story and such stunning imagery!
Every part of this story is spectacular!
Wow what a strong Mama! I love all the detail shots – beautiful birth and photos!
Absolutely glorious. So greatful for the sharing of such personal moments. Thankyou
Very much an inspiration.
Those baby rolls have me like 😍😍😍
Oh my goodness! What an incredible birth!
Fabulous. Just how it was supposed to be. You did great!! Congratulations 💕
Gosh. This is so gorgeously captured. I love that the older kids were a part of the birth. Congratulations all!
Amazing! Beautiful images and great job mama! Congratulations!
Wow! What n incredible emotion filled birth story you captured! I love it!!! That cord is amazing. Love the puppy at the end. Congrats to the family <3
so beautiful and inspiring thank you for sharing with us and congratulations to the family
It means the world to me to have you document this brith for us. We love every single image and can’t wait to get an album started!! Thank you a million times over, friend. <3
Mama you rock! I love your big joyful smile ❤️
I love the baby butt pic….
Just gorgeous! I love the one with the cord! He’s such a pink baby. How long did he stay attached to the placenta?
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.
Just Beautiful!! So happy for you that you were able to deliver him naturally. I had an 11lb 5oz baby boy a year ago but it had to be cesarean. I also didn’t know he was going to be that big lol Bless your family ❤️💙
Congratulations. Mom ,& Dad & kids. I had a 10 lb baby girl & it’s awesome to hold that baby right after birth. It’s been over 50 years but I remember it well. I wish I could hold Simon too. Love to all!
What a beautiful cord!!!!!!
Absolutely beautiful and amazing! I love love love that they allowed the four legged family member to meet Simon right away! Congratulations to the new and improved family!!
I LOVE the cord picture. What a beautiful idea!!!!!
Stunningly magnificent!!! Wish I was there
This birth was captured wonderfully! Such courage and patience from Mama. My favorite shot is of the little baby butt! 😍
What an amazing experience. Wow on Simon being so large. It’s amazing what the body can do. Thank you for sharing your story & photos of your experience. Great pictures that are tasteful. Congratulations on your new adventure of 3 kids.
So wonderful pictures of a wonderful moment.
Thanks for sharing, and all my love and respect to the Mum an dthe whole family…
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Beautiful…absolutely beautiful! We have an amazing God and you are an amazing mama…HIS blessing on all of you!