Birth Stories
From northern Virginia...all told with joy! What will your story be?
Moment of birth, with Heaven&Birth (Photo credit: Brenda Amaya)
First moments with first baby...welcome to our family! Heaven&Birth at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
So proud of her inner strength! Tabitha with a birth goddess at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital!
Eyes that see into the soul…this is homebirth with Heaven&Birth doula care —Photo credit: Angie Klaus
Those fists! —Heaven&Birth Doula Services
HBAC happiness —by Tabitha Kaza of Heaven&Birth
Skin to skin, under my hands, rather than under my heart... —powerful birthing center birth at Premier Birth Center with Tabitha Kaza of Heaven&Birth
Pure ecstasy! —with Tabitha Kaza at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Total VBAC support —with Dr. Hashemi and Tabitha Kaza at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Fairfax
Rainbow baby at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital with Tabitha Kaza of Heaven&Birth
Now that's a proud father! —at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital with Tabitha Kaza
The purest love of all: post-op NICU visit —at Prince William Hospital with Tabitha Kaza
The beauty of the afterglow —with Tabitha Kaza at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Serenity through homebirth with Heaven&Birth (Photo credit: Brenda Amaya)
Mother in “throne” position, resting with an epidural at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
I am right with you, and I believe in you —Sweet solidarity at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital with Heaven&Birth doula care
Moment of birth! At Inova Fair Oaks Hospital with Dr. Merriman from Centreville OB/GYN and Tabitha Kaza from Heaven&Birth
Dad's hand on mom's shoulder: I love you both
"I have you" At Virginia Hospital Center, with Heaven&Birth doula Tabitha Kaza
Surrounded by support —with Tabitha Kaza, of Heaven&Birth, and Fairfax Homebirth
HBAC big sister —picture taken by Tabitha Kaza of Heaven&Birth
Rachel, our “shadow” doula, doing rebozo sifting at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
That tired triumph ——attended by Tabitha Kaza and shadow doula, Rachel at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
TOLAC at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital —Tabitha Kaza, in doula shirt
Perfect peace at Premier Birth Center, with Tabitha Kaza
Birth pool happiness at Premier Birth Center with Tabitha Kaza
Bathroom prettiness —by the doulas of Heaven&Birth
Do you see the smear of vernix on mom’s wrist? Amazing waterbirth at Premier Birth Center in Chantilly, with Tabitha Kaza CD(DONA)
Pure relief! —a gorgeous VBAC waterbirth at Premier Birth Center in Chantilly
I will hold you —Tabitha Kaza and Cathy Caputo at a homebirth attended by Premier Birth Center midwives
Homebirth set up by Heaven&Birth
Hello, little one! Captured by Tabitha Kaza of Heaven&Birth
Look at that lovely smile! Such a beautiful birth center birth at Inova Loudoun Natural Birth Center, with Heaven&Birth doulas
Those tired smiles—witnessed by Tabitha Kaza of Heaven&Birth
New to the world, with a lot of attitude! At Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, with Heaven&Birth
A triumphant laugh, at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital with Tabitha Kaza from Heaven&Birth
Surgical birth, with joy —Heaven&Birth
Father, grandmother, mother...all support, all love, for the VBAC she worked so hard to achieve! —with Tabitha Kaza at Washington Hospital Center
Triage at 7cm at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, with Tabitha from Heaven&Birth
Our affirmations at a birth with Story Jones, CNM (Photo credit: Brenda Amaya)
Hospital bathroom, or spa? —designed by Heaven&Birth
First kiss —captured by Tabitha Kaza of Heaven&Birth doulas
So much relief and joy at once! —with Tabitha Kazaof Heaven&Birth at Fair Oaks Hospital
Hasty entrance, happy team —at Inova Loudoun Birth Center with Tabitha Kaza CD(DONA)
Thumbs up, mom! —with Tabitha Kaza of Heaven&Birth at Inova Alexandria Hospital
Midnight massage, by Tabitha Kaza at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
She is here now! At Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, with Tabitha Kaza
Lots of love all around —at George Washington Hospital in DC, with Tabitha Kaza of Heaven&Birth
The labor dance —with Tabitha Kaza at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Happy to be born at home (photo credit: Ren Crespo)
Birth center VBAC, laboring through the night, with joy coming in the morning...at Premier Birth Center, with Tabitha Kaza CD(DONA)
First glimpse of baby! At Inova Fair Oaks Hospital with midwives and Tabitha Kaza
VBA2C!!! At Prince William Hospital Center with Marilyn Alger and Tabitha Kaza
Scooped into her waiting arms at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital with Tabitha Kaza
We did it! VBAC! At Prince William Hospital with Tabitha Kaza
VBAC rejoicing, with Tabitha Kaza at Sentara Woodbridge Hospital
The power of a touch...at George Washington Hospital in DC, with Tabitha Kaza
You did it!! With Dr. Merriman at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, and Tabitha Kaza from Heaven&Birth
A most precious sight...at George Washington Hospital Center in DC, with Tabitha Kaza
Pure love and peace at Inova Fairfax Hospital with Tabitha Kaza
"I believe in you" At Premier Birth Center with Tabitha Kaza
A long labor, for a beautiful beginning...at George Washington Hospital in DC, with Tabitha Kaza
After giving birth while kneeling, there is peace in our embrace...at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital with midwives and Tabitha Kaza
Always by my side…at George Washington Hospital in DC
Tabitha helping at a homebirth with Story Jones, CNM (Photo credit: Ren Crespo)
Those smiles! At Prince William Hospital with Tabitha Kaza
Fairy lights and a peanut ball in place--great combination! At Inova Fair Oaks Hospital with Tabitha Kaza from Heaven&Birth
VBAC joy! At Inova Fair Oaks Hospital with Dr. Hashemi from Centreville OB/GYN, and Tabitha Kaza from Heaven&birth
Hard labor, strong mother, much support, lights off, at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, with Tabitha Kaza from Heaven&birth
All is well, now that you are in my arms instead of under my heart…At Inova Loudoun Hospital with Tabitha Kaza
Birth center tranquility at Premier Birth Center in Chantilly, with Tabitha Kaza
Nestled in her own pillows, at home with Marilyn Alger and Tabitha Kaza from Heaven&Birth
Time to rest, for a TOLAC at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital with Tabitha Kaza
Birth center joy
Turning the bathroom into a spa
First contact
I made it!
The dance
Resting with a peanut ball
Hand on hand on baby
Hello! Beautiful little baby with Tabitha Kaza at Heaven&Birth
Resting, waiting, affirming, having faith in the process: gentle induction, perfect VBAC! At Prince William Hospital with Tabitha Kaza CD(DONA)
Beauty in the labor of love, with Tabitha Kaza keeping a heating pad on this heart-warming mother’s hard labor at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
"Sacrifice" At a homebirth with Tabitha Kaza
Tabitha offering water to a strong homebirthing mother at a homebirth with Story Jones, CNM (Photo credit: Ren Crespo)
Birth center baby, warm and cozy in a soft, big bed, with Tabitha Kaza at Premier Birth Center in Chantilly
She's here! With Tabitha Kaza from Heaven&Birth doulas
Skin to skin, at Virginia Hospital Center with Tabitha Kaza
Daddy is so proud of you! At Virginia Hospital Center with Tabitha Kaza
First sight, at Virginia Hospital Center with Tabitha Kaza
Now we are a family! At Inova Fairfax Hospital, with Tabitha Kaza
Back counterpressure to the rescue at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital with Tabitha Kaza
Second baby, first homebirth —with Tabitha Kaza at Heaven&Birth
First contact with mother’s chest—at Inova Fairfax Hospital with Tabitha Kaza
Giving birth kneeling, catching her own baby, in her own room, by her own power...what incredible strength! Awesome homebirth attended by Tabitha Kaza of Heaven&Birth
Tabitha getting help from a little doula at a lovely homebirth (Photo credit: Ren Crespo)
Is that AM or PM? No time in laborland...especially at a homebirth with Tabitha Kaza
A homebirth prayer, midwife softly observing, at a peaceful homebirth in Gainesville with Tabitha Kaza
Moment of VBAC, captured by Tabitha Kaza
I see you, my baby —at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital with Tabitha Kaza
Safe harbour, at Inova Loudoun Hospital with Tabitha Kaza of Heaven&Birth
Born during a storm, now there is calm, at Virginia Hospital Center with Tabitha Kaza
Big baby, born at home, into his mother's hands, with Tabitha Kaza
What did we just do?
Meeting dad
Holding you
Claiming the birth space
That moment
Those precious toes
A room set up for rest
We have loved you for so long already! Having a baby with Heaven&Birth
Our most romantic date ever! At Inova Fair Oaks Hospital with Tabitha Kaza
Can't believe he's actually here! A joyful hospital birth at Prince William Hospital Center with Tabitha Kaza
Father, mother, grandmother...all falling in love with baby! At Inova Fair Oaks Hospital with Tabitha Kaza
Blissed out on birth! At Inova Fair Oaks Hospital with Tabitha Kaza
Sister, niece, father, mother, new baby...and I love the glow of the clock in the background! At George Washington Hospital in DC, with Tabitha Kaza
"I have you" At Washington Hospital Center, with Tabitha Kaza, rocking her VBAC
This little one gave his mother some trouble, with his head canted to the side, but all was well in the end! Homebirth transfer to Prince William Hospital for ascynclitic head, with Tabitha Kaza
The washcloth really worked its magic! At Inova Fair Oaks Hospital with Tabitha Kaza
So many helping hands at the moment of birth…with Tabitha Kaza at Premier Birth Center
Rest while you can —At George Washington Hospital in DC, with Tabitha Kaza
I worked so hard for this moment! At Sentara Woodbidge, VBAC with Tabitha Kaza
Bathroom bliss, by Heaven&Birth at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Tabitha celebrating with a homebirth mother after a beautiful birth (Photo credit: Ren Crespo)
Loving the fishy tub! Tabitha assisting at a fabulous homebirth in Gainesville
Mommy has you, little one…at Inova Fairfax Hospital with Tabitha Kaza
Transitioning, at Premier Birth Center in Chantilly with Tabitha Kaza from Heaven&Birth
I can't believe it! With Tabitha Kaza at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Little prince is here! At Virginia Hospital Center with Heaven&Birth
"Let's have a listen to the baby" at Premier Birth Center in Chantilly with Tabitha Kaza
Triumphant birth center waterbirth with Tabitha Kaza at Premier Birth Center in Chantilly
I can't...yes you CAN…Birthcare homebirth in Burke with Tabitha Kaza and Marilyn Alger at Heaven&Birth
You’re doing so well!
Keeping the heating pad just right
Hi there!
Those cheeks!
This is what an 11 pound baby looks like! Just two pushes, too!
Laughing a baby into the world