Birth Becomes You
Birth Becomes You - education and community for birth photographers with hosts Monet Moutrie and Jennifer Mason. We believe in a world where birth is visible. Where shame is absent, fear is translated to power, and each individual’s experience is honored as valid. Access comprehensive courses and resources to grow your birth business here, in our social communities, and at birthbecomesyou.com.
Episodes
We're so glad you've joined us today. We’re diving into a topic we're really excited about: the differences between home births and hospital births.
One of the coolest parts of our job as birth photographers is that we get to experience both hospital and home births. Today, we want to talk about the differences we've noticed. We feel lucky to witness both settings, and we hope this conversation helps you feel empowered to choose th...
Hey, everyone! Thanks so much for joining us; we took a couple of weeks off, and we are so glad to be back with all of you to talk about birth photography and the complexities of our work.
Today, Monet and Jen dive into a crucial topic: what happens when a birth becomes traumatic. It's a tough conversation but an important one. We share our experiences and insights on how to handle these challenging situations, both as birth photog...
In this episode, Jenn and Monet dive into the unique and challenging world of being on-call as birth photographers and doulas. They share their personal experiences and strategies for managing the unpredictability of this lifestyle. They cover everything from balancing family commitments to setting boundaries with clients. If you've ever wondered what it's like to live life on-call 24/7, this episode is for you!
Join us as we explo...
Today we are chatting about everything every birth photographer needs to know. We cover everything from the wild unpredictability of births to mastering your camera in challenging lighting.
We are talking about how being on call is both an art and a mental gymnastics routine, and dive into the nitty-gritty of marketing your birth photography business and why it's essential to know your camera inside out.
Hi, everyone! It's Jenn here today, and I'm thrilled to introduce you to my good friend and a wonderful midwife, Colleen Maheswaran. She's here to chat with us about home birth in 2024. Let's dive in!
Colleen has been practicing as a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) for 22 years across various states, including Florida, Virginia, Massachusetts, and Michigan. She shares insights into how regulations differ from state to state an...
Hey there! Today, we're diving into the ever-changing world of hospital births in 2024. With over 10 years of experience as birth photographers and doulas, we've seen it all! From the hustle and bustle of Denver to the calm vibes of Ann Arbor, we're here to share the latest trends, improvements, and areas that still need some love in the hospital birth scene.
We've noticed some incredible changes, like the rise of trauma-informed c...
Hey there! We're thrilled you're joining us for this episode; we're excited to dive into something super important: marketing! We know it can be a bit of a headache, but stick with us, and we'll share some tips that have worked wonders for us.
To kick things off, we're offering our first listeners an exclusive 25% off any item in our shop through the end of July. Just head over to birthbecomesyou.com, click on the shop, and use pro...
It's been a wild week between attending multiple births and even squeezing in a family wedding, it's been a whirlwind! But we’re finally catching up on sleep and ready to dive into today’s topic.
Today, we're exploring the world of free birth. If you caught our last episode on Cesarean births, you’ll love this contrasting discussion. Free birth, also known as unassisted birth, is gaining traction, and we’re here to unpack it all fo...
Hey friends! It's Jenn and Monet, co-founders of Birth Becomes You, and we're here to chat about why birth photographers should be allowed in the OR. We know it's a hot topic and we're super excited to dive in.
In this episode, we're tackling the importance of having birth photographers in the OR. From our own personal experiences to the broader impact on patient satisfaction, we're covering it all. We'll also discuss how you can ...
Join us as Jenn shares her journey into birth photography, which started with an unplanned Cesarean. She describes feeling unseen as she lay on the operating room table while her baby was born and developing a resolve that everyone should feel seen during their birth, no matter how it unfolds. Jenn and Monet discuss why everybody deserves the opportunity to see their body give birth.
In today’s episode, Monet shares how several significant family tragedies and a long period of infertility led her on a journey to a healing and redemptive surprise pregnancy. She talks about the significance of having a birth photographer for her first birth when it wasn’t common to do so and how that experience drove her into birth photography.
Meet Jenn and Monet, co-founders of Birth Becomes You. They share the organization's history and how they have built a community of birth photographers worldwide to share incredible birth imagery and positively influence the birth world. Be sure to like and subscribe and find Birth Becomes You on Facebook, Instagram, and at birthbecomesyou.com linked below.
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