Birth Blessings Photography & Childbirth Services

My husband and I sought out a doula to help us prepare for the birth of our son. Unfortunately the more pregnant I got, the sicker my Mother became, and we were not able to prepare for his birth the way we wanted. At 34 weeks pregnant we met with Robin and I knew immediately that she would be able to help calm my husband and I during our first delivery. There is something about her, she makes you feel like your meeting with a long lost friend from high school.
She supplied us with great resources to prepare for Travis’s arrival in a few weeks. She came to visit us at our home and helped me learn stretches, pelvic exercises, comfortable sleep positions, and even soothed our fears that we were missing crucial baby equipment.
The night I went into labor I waited till about 10 pm to finally call her, she met us at Escondido and even return with us at 6 am when they sent me home! She was basically awake driving around all night! Once I was finally admitted she was an amazing support person through my 36 hours of labor! I was so nervous I wouldn’t be prepared for labor, but after trusting all the advice and labor education Robin had passed on I look back now and think, it really wasn’t bad. TV and movies make it seems so horrible, and as I walked around and around the birthing floor I just breathed through every contraction knowing my little guy was one step closer to being in my arms. I was so confident and clam as the process continued, I found out the nursing staff had been watching in awe of how long I was able to continue au natural.
Weeks later Robin came to our new home (!) and took our family photos with out new little mancub.
I highly suggest that any first time parents, or parents to be in general, seek the support of a doula. It made our birth experience something to embrace and I will always have fond memories.

I have worked with Robin in several different ways. I first met her as a photographer when I was lucky enough to be included in a breastfeeding shoot. I had an emotional and rough start to breastfeeding with that particular child and capturing it on film was truly one of the greatest gifts I have received as a mom.
I have also worked FOR her, painting a business belly for her to use in promotions for Birth Blessings. I can tell you that her level of professionalism is unmatched, and she is an awesome «boss».
She also trained me in placenta encapsulation, and her mentorship is invaluable. The standards that she sets are incredible, as is the one-​on-​one teaching. If you are seeking out training in encapsulation, you will find no better program. You certainly will not get to HANDS ON train through the entire process in a group setting. Not only does she thoroughly verse you in the actual process, but she also touches on branding and how to provide a solid service to new mommas. Working with Robin has really helped grow my own postpartum services business.

I used Robin for placenta encapsulation. I am so grateful that I found her business. I seriously pretty much contacted her last minute. I thought it was too late to be able to get things done but Robin made it all work. My husband had her information and on the day of my daughters birth Robin maintained communication with him and delivered my capsules to the hospital! Yes, I was not even discharged when i had received the capsules. I was honestly do worried that I wouldn’t be eligible to have my placenta encapsulated because of the short notice, but i was so happy when my husband walked into the room with my capsules. Thank you so much Robin for coming through!

Robin is endlessly thoughtful, kind and incredibly talented. She did photographs for my pregnancy (two sessions), doula prenatal, birth, newborn and Christmas card. She also encapsulated my placenta! Every service that I paid for was not only done with tenderness and care but it was also completed on time, in the condition specified and most of the time exceeded all expectations. I can’t put into words how wonderful Robin is. Our photographs have gotten endless shares and likes and comments, not only because of my adorable twins and giant pregnant belly, but because of Robins innate creativity and keen eye for photography. The placenta pills that she made for me were truly life changing. I noticed immediately if I forgot a pill and when I ran out, I cried! I believe they contributed to my abundance of breastmilk and the fact that I felt calm and stable most of my postpartum period. I wish I could have them every day for the rest of my life! Robin has been a gift to my life in many ways. She will keep you smiling, making potentially awkward situations (posing for photos can be so weird and unnatural!) totally comfortable and easy. When I gave birth she was so encouraging, lifting me up in my time of need, reinforcing my intuition and being there for me and my growing family. All while taking priceless pictures.

After having the birth of my first son be less than what I had ideally imagined, my husband and I set out to find a doula in our area who could help assist in the birth of our second son. I was interested in placental encapsulation and a pain-​med free birth with as little intervention as possible. We were also looking for a birth photographer and newborn photographer. As soon as we contacted Robin, she was amazing from the start. One of the best advantages we received with her as our doula/​photographer is her never ending resources of KNOWLEDGE. Every question my husband and I were able to think of was met with scholarly resources and journals, as well as a plethora of information she knew from her own experience. Every meeting with Robin was met with extreme professionalism, passion and excitement for our baby. She brought my husband and I together on so many levels-​even to this day, as he was able better understand my emotional journey during birth with her help. Realistically, when you look back on your very personal birth experience, you want it to be everything you could have imagined, given the circumstances of the process. You don’t want to leave your birth wishing and hoping things had been different, or «if that little extra care had been taken». I am able to look back upon my birth with Robin as a complete blessing and an amazing experience and journey. Not only did I gain one seamlessly perfect birth experience, I gained an incredibly spiritual, funny, and caring friend on top of it… and can I just say– I was induced and was STILL able to have a pain-​med free birth, something I previously unable to do with my first son. That kind of support says something!

Robin is amazing! She has a perfect balance of professional and personal. She is so warm and knowledgeable. She encapsulated my placenta and did two tinctures for me. The turn around time was perfect. Also, I’m a childbirth educator and I have referred numerous students to her for doula, photography and placenta services. All of my students have been incredibly happy with her!

Pure energy, talent, and passion! Robin is a wealth of knowledge about the current birth climate, current birth options, current evidence based practices around your pregnancy, birth and postpartum time of life. I highly recommend Robin if you would like a Doula/​Birth Photographer combo. She is able to do both tasks seamlessly, with apparent ease. All the while she will keep you laughing! I have known Robin since she was in Jr. High School with my daughter. We reconnected when she was pregnant 9 years ago. I was Robin’s doula for that birth and the four since then. It’s been a joy and an honor to be first her doula, then her friend/​mentor and now an admirer! Robin has the ability to make people feel at ease, especially apprehensive Fathers to be, but even medical personnel! This and her many attributes help pave the way for a very special birth for your very special baby!

I used Robin for placenta encapsulation services. She was sweet, genuine, professional and understanding. I had a very easy recovering from what was a very traumatic birth and I credit Robin and her services for that :)

We hired Robin to doula for our third baby. I had admired her photography style for awhile and was so excited to also be able to have her take my maternity/​birth and newborn pictures on top of Doula-​ing. She was such an amazing support system for me those last few months of pregnancy and during labor. We LOVE Robin and would use her again in a second! She’s amazing

Excellent Doula! She helped me achieve the natural birth of my dreams! She also encapsulated my placenta and that made my postpartum period with my second daughter sooo much better! We love Robin!!! I would recommend her for all her services

«I had the privilege of hiring Robin as a doula and a birth photograher. I only wish I had her for my first two boys! The pictures are incredible and my experience with her as the doula during my natural birth was invaluable. I feel so lucky to have found her! If anyone is questioning whether or not to have a doula and/​or birth photographer, look no further. I could NOT imagine a better person for the job. You will certainly not be disappointed! Robin was prepared, knowledgable, diligent and thorough… thoughtful the whole way through. You name it she thought of it all. everything from getting my music for the delivery room together, using essential oils, bringing me a boppy pillow to taking all the notes throughout my labor. Most importantly she comes with crucial personal experience. No one in my delivery room had known what it was like to go through natural childbirth except her. She reassured me at every critical turn in the process and knew what I needed to hear. I can’t express how important it was to have someone who had gone through it all to be there by our sides. Not only for the emotional support but for the confidence she brought to what I was going through… That for me was incredibly important. We will forever be grateful for her services and cherish the priceless pictures. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
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