09/01/2026
When I entered Johnell’s birthing space, the relief and tears that came over her was deeply impactful for me. Her desire was to have memories of her fourth birth as she didn’t have many from her previous births. Me being there meant her story would be told.
The story I captured was one of a deep connection to her body and baby in the womb. It was the accumulation of months preparing her space, body and mind for her daughter to enter the world. The joy of beholding a face never before seen and experiencing that with her family and support team. Whether you are birthing at home, at a birth center or a hospital there are 3 things Johnell had that I pray every mother would also:
1. A community that supports and respects your voice.
2. Understanding of birth & your body
3. Preparation mentally, physically and spiritually
If you are pregnant and are looking for how to build that, I would love to support you, connect you with resources and be apart of your team.
