A glimpse into the heart of my work — from supporting parents in birth, connecting during prenatal sessions, to teaching and sharing knowledge. Every moment is about presence, connection, and helping families feel seen, supported, and empowered on their journey.
supported squats in water (homebirth) Barbara Nickel Photography
conversations in-between contractions (homebirth) Barbara Nickel Photography
hip squeezes & lunges (homebirth) Barbara Nickel Photography
support all around in the bed (homebirth) Barbara Nickel Photography
in the flow (homebirth) Barbara Nickel Photography
36 week in-home prenatal visit Barbara Nickel Photography
practicing comfort measures with partner (prenatal visit) Barbara Nickel Photography
practicing counter pressure techniques (prenatal visit) Barbara Nickel Photography
going over birth options + preferences (prenatal visit) Barbara Nickel Photography
practicing comfort measures (prenatal visit) Barbara Nickel Photography
providing lower back relief with rebozo support (prenatal visit) Barbara Nickel Photography
counter pressure during active labor (homebirth) Barbara Nickel Photography
side lying release (homebirth) Barbara Nickel Photography
deep tissue massage (minnesota birth center) Barbara Nickel Photography
finding comfort in water (minnesota birth center) Barbara Nickel Photography
golden hour (minnesota birth center) Barbara Nickel Photography
those first few minutes (minnesota birth center) Barbara Nickel Photography
skin to skin bonding (minnesota birth center) Barbara Nickel Photography
staying hydrated in labor (homebirth) Barbara Nickel Photography
holding space for this magical woman (homebirth) Barbara Nickel Photography
floating through labor (northfield birth center)
water birth experience (northfield birth center)
by her side through every step of the way (northfield birth center)
8 month bump (prenatal visit) Barbara Nickel Photography
pouring warm water to sooth her back (homebirth) Sarah Branion Birth Stories
circle of care (homebirth) Sarah Branion Birth Stories
in awe of this magical being (homebirth) Sarah Branion Birth Stories
moving through labor with holistic comfort measures (northfield birth center) Gather Birth Photography
using nitrous oxide to move through the waves (northfield birth center) Gather Birth Photography
partners + doulas: ultimate labor duo (northfield birth center) Gather Birth Photography
intentional, grounding touch in active labor (northfield birth center) Gather Birth Photography
practicing side lying release (holistic pregnancy circle series)
practicing rebozo techniques (holistic pregnancy circle series)
connecting to our breath + bodies (holistic pregnancy circle series)
grounding rituals + meditation (holistic pregnancy circle series)
Sanctuary Wellness Studio (pregnancy circle)
Sanctuary Wellness Studio (pregnancy circle)
connecting to ourselves and each other (holistic pregnancy circle series)
Preparing for Birth 2-Day Express Class
holistic comfort measures (comfort measures workshop)
exploring ways the pelvis opens + baby's rotate during labor (comfort measures workshop) Mae Thomas Photography
creating a calm environment (northfield birth center)
creating a calm environment (northfield birth center)
partner support (northfield birth center)
holding hands through the waves (northfield birth center)