Birth Becomes You

Sep 23 2024 12 ep. 38 mins 2

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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.

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Home Birth vs. Hospital Birth: What’s the Real Difference?

Sep 23 2024 49 mins

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 th

Navigating Birth Trauma as a Birth Photographer

Sep 09 2024 40 mins

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

On-Call Lifestyle - Juggling Birth Work and Family Life

Aug 26 2024 36 mins

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

What Every Birth Photographer Needs to Know

Aug 12 2024 42 mins

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

Home Birth in 2024: A Midwife's Journey with Colleen Maheswaran

Aug 05 2024 24 mins

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

Hospital Births in 2024: The Evolution and Challenges

Jul 29 2024 35 mins

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 inc

Marketing for Birth Photographers: How to Grow in a Changing World

Jul 22 2024 39 mins

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

Navigating Free Birth: Insights for Birth Photographers

Jul 15 2024 43 mins

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

Why Birth Photographers Should Be Allowed in the Operating Room

Jul 08 2024 51 mins

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'

Monet's First Birth Story and the Impact of Her Birth Photos

Jul 01 2024 38 mins

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.