The Induction Birth Story of Arthur - 2 January 2019

Sometimes plans change due to special circumstances, and intervention is necessary. This birth story is a beautiful example of this. First-time parents Melissa and Bruce made an informed choice to consent to an induction. They were well prepared having attended my Hypnobirthing Australia^TM classes, and hired me as their doula. (They also sampled the Bold Beautiful Birth program when I first launched it). They used all their tools throughout the induction process and had an absolutely amazing birth! It was beautiful witnessing how connected they were throughout the birth - Bruce was so in tune with how to quietly hold space for Melissa and was by her side at every moment. 

Below are my favourite photos from their birth. A special thank you to Melissa for kindly allowing me to share these beautiful images. <3

 

 

 

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✨T O G E T H E R ✨ We’re in this together. We’re doing this together. 😍 . . #birthpartner #boldbeautifulbirth #hypnobirthing #doingittogether

A post shared by Christa Buckland (@christabucklanddoula) on Jun 27, 2019 at 11:36pm PDT

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✨H A N D S✨ Did I mention I’m obsessed with hands? 🙊😍 These hands are saying 💕I love you 👫I’m with you 💪You’ve got this ...and so much more. . . #hands #support #birthpartner #love #imwithyou #youvegotthis #birth

A post shared by Christa Buckland (@christabucklanddoula) on Jun 28, 2019 at 2:34pm PDT

 

 

 

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✨E M E R G I N G✨ This moment. Indescribable. Between two worlds. Straight into mamas arms. 😍😭 . . #boldbeautifulbirth #hypnobirthing #birth #newborn #christabucklanddoula #birthphotography #doula

A post shared by Christa Buckland (@christabucklanddoula) on Jun 29, 2019 at 3:50pm PDT

 

 

 

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✨W E L C O M E✨ You are safe. You are loved. You are exquisite. 😍👑 . . #newborn #christabucklanddoula #birthisbeautiful #hello #welcometotheworld #birthphotography

A post shared by Christa Buckland (@christabucklanddoula) on Jun 30, 2019 at 3:06pm PDT

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S K I N✨T O✨S K I N The first hour after the birth has been coined the golden hour. High levels of oxytocin help the mum to fall in love with her baby. This biological process is protective of postpartum mood disorders and is optimal for baby too! The baby’s microbiome is seeded with his mother’s bacteria, priming the immune system. The baby also is kept warm on her chest and can hear her heartbeat and breathing. This helps baby to regulate his heart rate and breathing too! ❤️ . . #skintoskin #newborn #birthphotography #oxytocin #fallinginlove #birthdoula #microbiome

A post shared by Christa Buckland (@christabucklanddoula) on Jul 1, 2019 at 10:13pm PDT

 

 

 

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✨C U D D L E S✨ Mama’s got you. 😍❤️👶 . . #newborn #cuddles #birthphotography #christabucklanddoula #mamasgotyou #baby #hands

A post shared by Christa Buckland (@christabucklanddoula) on Jul 4, 2019 at 8:21pm PDT

 

 

 

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L I T T L E✨H A N D S Oh my, those little wrinkly hands are just too cute! 😍😍😍 . . #newborn #birthphotography #hands #baby #birthisbeautiful

A post shared by Christa Buckland (@christabucklanddoula) on Jul 5, 2019 at 8:47pm PDT

 

 

 

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✨G L O W I N G✨ This moment gives me tingles. This beautiful moment - the triumph, the joy, the love! “We did it!” A new family. Welcome to the world little one. And welcome to parenthood guys. You rocked it. And you did it together so beautifully. ❤️✨🎉😘👏👏👏 . . #tingles #allthefeels #afterbirthglow #glowing #newfamily #birthphotography #doula

A post shared by Christa Buckland (@christabucklanddoula) on Jul 6, 2019 at 8:20pm PDT

 

 

 

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✨D A D D Y✨ Daddy’s got you little one. 😍❤️ . . #newborn #baby #daddy #father #birthphotography #birth #ivegotyou

A post shared by Christa Buckland (@christabucklanddoula) on Jul 7, 2019 at 2:38pm PDT

 

 

 

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✨S M I L E✨ Can’t help but smile when I look at this gorgeous bubba! 😁😍 . . #newborn #athome #cuddles #smile #christabucklanddoula #doula #postpartumvisit

A post shared by Christa Buckland (@christabucklanddoula) on Jul 8, 2019 at 3:22pm PDT

Here is Melissa's beautiful testimonial of her experience with me:

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