The Tiny Birth — A tiny house home birth

by Ciara Richardson // February 27, 2017 // No Comments

December 17, 2016 — 7:30 am on Saturday the 17th, I woke up to a call from Baylie. Contractions were consistent and getting more intense. I decided to get ready. It had been terribly cold the days leading up to... Continue reading →

The birth of a woman — Vera’s birth story

by Ciara Richardson // December 10, 2016 // No Comments

November 16, 2016 — I woke up to a text message early Wednesday morning from Lillian telling me her contractions were real, but still well spaced. It was the perfect day to have a baby and I was thrilled. I... Continue reading →

A peaceful post birth session

by Ciara Richardson // October 17, 2016 // No Comments

September 13, 2016 — After a slightly unexpected trip to the hospital following a beautiful home birth, I got to document some of the first few hours of quite and peace for this little trio. While two big sisters... Continue reading →

A beautiful VBAC — Surprise gender

by Ciara Richardson // August 31, 2016 // No Comments

Sunday August 14, 2016 — I met Kaci early on in her pregnancy and we began preparing right away for her long awaited first vaginal birth, after two previous cesareans. I was beyond excited to join her in this journey,... Continue reading →

5 ways to have a positive birth experience

by Ciara Richardson // April 12, 2016 // No Comments

I get asked this question all. the. time. “How can I have a more positive birth”. Every birth is different, every body is different. But I believe there are a few things you can do to prepare your... Continue reading →

A natural hospital delivery — birth story

by Ciara Richardson // February 18, 2016 // No Comments

January 6, 2016 — Meeting Ruby I knew most of the day that mama, Kalos, was in early labor. Checking in every few hours for an update, she labored with dad-to-be, her father and sister in the hospital. Her water... Continue reading →

A surprise vaginal breech — Ashley’s birth story

by Ciara Richardson // February 18, 2016 // No Comments

September 29, 2015 — The birth of Elias I think the best kind of stories, are often the ones that don’t go according to plan. This can be really hard, of course, in the moment, especially when it comes to... Continue reading →

Welcoming Leighton — A Birth

by Ciara Richardson // February 17, 2016 // No Comments

November 29, 2014 — Leighton- A birth story At Six O’clock AM on Saturday the 29th, I got the text that the baby was coming. It was a cold November morning and the Tacoma streets were empty. Continue reading →