Samantha and Jeremy introduced their second little boy on Monday! Samantha is a huge memory collector in the form of photos, so capturing the birth story photography of this little boy was so special, knowing that these birth story photos will be reviewed and lived through again and again. This delivery photography session is the first I have ever shot, and I will remember it forever! It was so loving and intimate. Honestly, even talking to Samantha afterwards about the environment the people around her made was just so wholesome and special, I started tearing up!

Birth Story Begins: Arriving at the Hospital

On the way, Samantha stopped for a taco, insisting she would “not starve like last time!” At this point, she was a few days over her due date and had been in irregular labor for two days! Yet, she still insisted on the taco. After finishing her taco in the parking lot, Jeremy and big brother, Hudson, led her through the halls of the hospital up to the Mercy Birthplace – Pittsburg, the dedicated maternity floor at Mercy Hospital Pittsburg. Once settled into the room, the labor pains quickly progressed, and after a few checks, it was confirmed that this baby boy was coming today! Though the family (except Samantha) had all been rooting for an April Fools baby!

From there, Big Brother kissed Mama goodbye and gave in to his nap time on the way home. Once available, the epidural kicked in, and Samantha was able to take a nap. When she woke up, she looked refreshed and ready for what came next!

The Delivery

Dr. Shirley had come after a day of surgeries specifically to deliver this baby! Samantha had last-minute asked her mother if she would like to be in the room during delivery, and Grandma responded with, “Well, you know my answer.” So the family gathered around Samantha as Dr. Shirley organized her equipment. She slowly began to push, but after only a few minutes, the baby was making quick progress! A few of the baby’s nurses gathered around to witness this moment.

Then, things changed. Dr. Shirley mentioned to Samantha that progression had slowed, and if it didn’t pick up, they may need to step in and do a C-section. At these words, Jeremy lost his color and had to step away to avoid fainting. Grandma stepped in to hold Samantha’s leg, beaming with pride as she helped her daughter through each push. These were moments she would hold onto forever.

The Final Push

Soon, Jeremy returned and began supporting Samantha by holding her oxygen mask. As the baby started to crown, Dr. Shirley encouraged Samantha to feel her baby’s hair. With one more big push, Dr. Shirley guided the baby boy into the world and straight into Jeremy’s hands! He immediately placed the baby onto Samantha’s tummy, where they worked on warming him up. After just a brief moment, the little one let out his first cry. Samantha’s face softened into a grin as she grasped her baby’s tiny hand.

Before cutting the cord, Dr. Shirley invited each person to feel the baby’s heartbeat through it. Each person took a turn, exclaiming in excitement and wonder! Then, Jeremy cut the cord, and the baby was moved to his own table to be suctioned and measured. Dad stayed by his side the whole time while Samantha, across the room, looked on in pure joy as she got situated herself.

Meeting the Family

Soon, the baby was diapered, swaddled, and topped off with a tiny striped hat before being returned to Mama.

After the first feeding, it was time for those in the waiting room to come and meet him! Grandma was the first to hold him, opening her arms wide and taking in his tiny features. Samantha’s brother arrived, bringing up pizza for a well-earned meal! Grandma and Uncle admired baby together while Samantha gained strength from much-needed ham pizza.

Choosing The Perfect Name

It was late in the evening and Baby Boy remained unnamed. Samantha and Jeremy were torn between a few names, asking their closest family members for their thoughts. But it wasn’t until the next morning that they made their final decision. The next morning, Big Brother arrived to meet his new best friend, and Samantha and Jeremy finally settled on the perfect name. You can see their sweet first moments together in First 48 Newborn Photography: Carson’s Hospital Story at Mercy Pittsburg, KS.

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What Is Birth Photography?

Birth photography captures the powerful, intimate moments of labor and delivery, preserving the raw emotions, connections, and milestones that make up the unique birth story. It’s not just about the arrival of a new baby, but about telling the story of a family’s journey through one of the most life-changing experiences.

Why Birth Photography Matters

The experience of labor often feels like a blur in the end. As much as we want to hold on to every moment, our bodies are naturally designed to forget much of it. Birth photography captures the fleeting moments that slip away, the tender touches, the first glimpse of a newborn, and the overwhelming love that fills the room. It preserves many “firsts,” allowing families to look back on them for years to come, keeping the essence of the day alive forever.

If you’re interested in birth story photography to document your own baby’s arrival, contact me today! Let me help you preserve the precious memories of the amazing day you meet your baby.

-Aspin