Things to consider when hiring a Maine Birth Photographer?
Hiring a birth photographer is a great way to capture one of the most important days of your life. Birth photography is unique and creates memories that will last a lifetime. An experienced birth photographer will be able to capture the raw emotion, joy, and beauty of the birth of your child. They will be able to capture the first moments of your little one’s life, from the first cries to the first moments of bonding between you and your baby. An experienced birth photographer will also be able to capture special moments between family members, including the first time the grandparents meet their new grandchild or the first time older siblings are introduced to the new baby. These photos will be cherished for years to come and will be a beautiful reminder of the day your child was born.
If you live in the state of Maine chances are you may hire a birth photographer that does not live very close to you. An experienced birth photographer will have good communication with the entire family. Be sure to keep your birth photographer posted with any birthy changes in your body as well as any updates from your final prenatal appointments. Notifying your birth photographer about early labor patterns can be so helpful. Your birth photographer needs to know that labor has started, try to text regular updates if possible.
How do you know if you are in early labor? When you are in early labor contractions will be erratic and frequently stop and start. You may notice a bloody “show” when your plug of mucous from your cervix comes away. Your water may also break in early labor.
Once contractions have intensified and you have decided it’s time to call your midwife or head to the hospital it is time to also call your birth photographer. Generally with birth photography the goal is for the photographer to arrive when you are in active labor and to be as unobtrusive to the entire experience as possible.
How do you know if you are in active labor? When you are in active labor contractions will become longer, stronger and closer together. Generally about 5 minutes apart, lasting for about one minute long each and you generally can’t walk or talk through them. Active labor contractions often require you not only to pay attention to them, but also to use some sort of coping mechanism (rocking, breathing, hands and knees, etc.). If you find yourself having to “work through” your contractions or unable to talk during them, your most likely in active labor.
Birth photographers who serve the entire state of Maine may often be 2-4 hours away from your birthing location. Be sure to notify your birth photographer of any birthy changes in your body, especially during early labor. This allows the time necessary to be sure that your birth photographer is in your area and ready to go so that when things pick up they can be right there to document the birth of your baby. Be sure to let your photographer know if there are any changes to your birth plan.
A birth photographer will be able to provide you with a unique perspective on the birth experience. They will be able to capture the beauty and emotion of the day in a way that you may not have been able to experience on your own. A Maine birth photographer can provide families in a wide service area with beautiful, professional photos that you can share with family and friends. These photos will be a beautiful reminder of the day your little one was born and will be cherished for years to come.