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Pregnancy, birth, new motherhood, parenthood, and reproductive mental health are topics we love to share about on our blog! As storytellers we welcome REAL stories, whether uplifting, heartbreaking, or somewhere in between. We welcome stories from guest contributors, please Contact Us to submit your story to feature on the blog.
I’m Pregnant! And Not Glowing | Vancouver Maternity Photographer
As a maternity and newborn photographer, my feed is full of radiant moms and seemingly tidy spaces in the families’ homes we work in. We always want you looking and feeling your best in your photos, and to avoid clutter that can distract from the beautiful moments we’re capturing.
Pandemic Pregnancy: Jenny’s Story | Vancouver Maternity Photo Shoot
As part of our “Pregnancy Through a Pandemic” maternity photo shoot expecting mother, Jenny, shared her experience with pregnancy and marriage. She shares her experience with having two major life events during Covid.
Pandemic Pregnancy: Nicola’s Story | Vancouver Maternity Photo Shoot
Covid has brought a lot of challenges and struggles for so many, but has it brought anything good? As part of our “Pregnancy Through a Pandemic” maternity photo shoot, second time mom Nicola shares her story of gratitude. Uplifting and positive, Nicola’s story is one that helps shine a light on the simple things in life to be thankful for.
Pandemic Pregnancy: Krystal’s Story | Vancouver Maternity Photo Shoot
With Covid, being pregnant during a pandemic has changed this journey significantly, and presented new challenges for expecting mothers especially when it comes to your support system. From receiving the best news of your life to the worst, these women have had to do it without their partners, and friends and family.
Pandemic Pregnancy: Kerri’s Story | Vancouver Maternity Photo Shoot
“It takes a village”, we hear this phrase all the time and under the best of circumstances that “village” is more like 1-2 key family members, if you’re lucky. With Covid, being pregnant during a pandemic has changed this journey significantly, and presented new challenges for expecting mothers especially when it comes to your support system.
Pandemic Pregnancy: Colleen’s Story | Vancouver Maternity Photo Shoot
From baby announcements, ultrasounds and appointments, to prenatal and baby prep classes, baby showers and get togethers with friends and family, the journey of pregnancy is incredibly special and a huge milestone to celebrate. With Covid, being pregnant during a pandemic has changed this journey significantly, and presented new challenges for expecting mothers.
Pandemic Pregnancy Mental Health | One Woman’s Story
Pre-natal and post-natal anxiety is hard enough during the best of times, but throw in the pandemic and you have the double whammy of a major additional stressor and less support and connection to help manage mental health challenges. One new mom opens up about her experience navigating a Covid pregnancy with her pre-existing anxiety disorder. Thank you June for sharing this with us, I know so many moms can relate!