Life After Birth Project
Birth stories are important…
…but so are all the other stories of joy and growth, struggle and triumph that come tumbling after that day.
I invite you to share those stories in The Life After Birth Project.
What was it like to navigate a NICU stay? What it was like to exclusively pump? What was it like to have this tiny new life so intertwined with yours? What lessons did you learn in parenthood? What challenges did you overcome? What do you want our world to know about what it is really like to be a parent?
Each family will receive a mini photo session in their home, 3 digital images as a gift, and their story and photos shared to the blog.
Who is eligible?
All are welcome, including families who are not current photo clients, regardless of the age of your baby.
Families who would like to participate in a photo session to accompany their story must reside within about 17 miles of Lovettsville, Va
What should my story be about?
This one is entirely up to you, but here are some ideas:
NICU journey
Breastfeeding or bottle-feeding journey
Exclusive pumping journey
Weaning journey - also call The Last Latch stories
Twin or multiples journey
Life as a non-traditional or LGBTQ+ parent
Life as a working parent
Life as a stay-at-home parent
Juggling the needs of multiple children
Perinatal mood disorder journey, such as postpartum depression, anxiety or OCD
YOUR Story – the journeys of parenthood are ones always worth telling
How much does it cost?
After more than a decade working with pregnant and birthing people as a doula this project is so close to my heart. I believe that telling stories from the trenches of parenthood is vital to the health of our communities. So, the project is totally free and my gift to you! I just ask for your blog submission in exchange, and permission to use your photos.
Do you have any examples?
I’m so glad you asked! The project used to be housed over at Two Rivers Childbirth and you can find them HERE