A peaceful 4th birth at Seasons Birth Center in Denver, Co

I’ve known Adrienne for years now, and what a gift it when clients become friends…I attended her third birth at Baby + Co, and was so honored when she asked me to join them to document her fourth. I had actually just shared some old favorites of her third birth on my social media accounts just a day or two before she reached out to tell me she was pregnant again. I love when the universe gives us little gifts like that one.

Fourth births aren’t always as predictable as first or second ones. Sometimes they move quickly, while other times they take longer and labor can feel frustrating and even confusing at times. But Adrienne is one of those people who is ready to accept whatever comes her way, and I knew she’d have a powerful and life-changing experience…just like her other births.

I was also so excited to work at Seasons again - a free standing birth center in Thornton (just north of Denver). On the day that Adrienne went into labor, we were all so happy to hear that Aubre Tompkins was the midwife on-call. Adrienne and I have both known Aubre for years, and she’s one of my favorite people in the Denver Birth community.

Adrienne’s labor unfolded a little differently than we had first expected, but there was never a time that any of us doubted her ability to powerfully and beautifully birth her baby. As the winter sun grew closer to setting, her contractions grew stronger and she gently pushed her baby into our world. I love seeing how baby Rowan emerged so gracefully into the world…and the joy that flooded Adrienne’s body when she finally had her in her arms.

I’m so glad I got to document Adrienne’s birth yet again…and I’m so thankful she allowed me to share her images with the world.