Boyd | A Powerful Precipitous Birth | Charlottesville, VA

I connected with B. a few years ago when I had the pleasure of being her birth doula and photographer. You can imagine what an honor it was to be invited back into her birth space as she welcomed her second child.

While B. proved how incredible she was during her first birth (see for yourself here), she outdid herself bringing sweet Boyd into the world.

Boyd’s birth was what is known as a precipitous birth, meaning it was incredibly fast. So fast, in fact, that within NINE minutes of B. reaching Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, Boyd was born.

I walked into the hospital four minutes later.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t the only person to miss the birth. Boyd’s daddy was out of state for work when labor started. And while he started for home immediately, Boyd was quicker.

Walking into B.’s L&D room, I knew I was going to see a rock star. Despite the whirlwind experience, B was beaming. I remain in awe of her.

I photographed B. and Boyd’s golden hour together and Boyd’s phone introduction to his daddy.

Once B. and Boyd were settled at home, I visited them for a postpartum session so I could photograph him with his father and big sister.

Sometimes births play out differently than we expect, but every story remains worthy of documentation, even if it means spending a little extra time together later.