Meredith Westin, a talented birth photographer and doula based in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, recently captured a striking image portraying a laboring mother at the peak of a contraction, being supported by her doula.
The photograph serves as a tribute to the remarkable strength and determination necessary during childbirth, underscoring the invaluable role of a supportive doula by one’s side. Westin’s business, named “Gather Birth,” seamlessly combines the art of birth photography with doula services, enabling her to document intimate and emotional moments throughout the birthing journey. The series of images from this particular birth includes the mother breathing through contractions in a tub, receiving encouragement from her partner during labor, and ultimately bringing forth a baby boy named Roman.
Following the birth, the proud new family posed for their first family portrait. Westin’s artistry not only captures the physical beauty of childbirth but also conveys the mental and emotional fortitude required throughout this transformative experience.
