allie schroeder

I usually get to the hospital/birthing center when you’re about 8-9cm dilated (I live about 5 minutes from McKay-Dee & Ogden Regional) and get the footage of you laboring, the delivery, and the post-delivery events that follow directly (weight check, first time holding, kids seeing (if it’s within the 30-45 minutes post-delivery), etc. I am able to come back for a "fresh 48" or sibling meet, if desired (see add-on price sheet below).

 

I ask that you keep me informed as your due date gets closer with dilation, effacing, checkups, starting labor, and then heading to the hospital. Usually, I’ll have your hubby’s number as well since most times he’s the one keeping everyone informed. I try to keep the days around your due date open and the week surrounding it flexible, but it’s unfortunately not 100% guaranteed as some babies come super early or super late. With that said, I typically have a backup videographer/photographer I can fall back on if necessary (they take the footage and I still edit).

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The un-planned: If a C-section arises, I am not allowed to go into the surgical room for the actual delivery, but there’s a lot to document with the prepping and directly after (since the C-section lasts about 30-45 minutes and then they will you back to your room immediately) with holding the baby for the first time! In this case (with film) your hubby could take some video clips and send them to me afterwards to put in the film as well.

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The nighttime babies: Usually, I'm aware before going to bed if you have signs of labor and therefore seem to sleep a little more light. I keep my phone next to me and welcome your update texts throughout the night. If I have not responded and you become an 8, I ask that you call me until I answer.

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I'm usually just a “fly on the wall” and do my best to not change any dynamics during this special experience–I take the roll of documenting rather than positioning with birth stories.