#birthwitoutfear

[coastallifestylesphotograph-blog]

This little one, is by far the most "frosted" baby I have ever seen born! ❤️ The amazing Vernix Caseosa offers so many benefits to baby while in the womb, during birth and even after delivery! *It is moisturizer- this layer of lipid, proteins and amino acids (and lots of other good stuff) shields the baby's skin from the effects of the amniotic fluid. Without vernix baby would be delivered looking like a prune! *It protects the skin from temperature changes, meconium exposure, bacteria, & the acidic amniotic fluid. *Prevents loss of electrolytes & fluids, and it's protective layer helps skin cells to grow and reproduce underneath. *Its a lubricant, that helps baby slide though the birth canal during delivery. *The smell of vernix helps with mom and baby bonding and breastfeeding. So, don't wash it off! Rub it in! . . Frosty baby girl delivered by Astrid @roundhousemidwives @bcmidwives . . . . . . . @ebbirth @empoweredbirthproject @canadian_birth_photographers @birth_matters @birthphotogs #homebirth #midwife #birthwitoutfear #victoriabc #yyj #emotionalstorytelling #vernix #thebirthnarrative #birthunitedus @babycenter @thebirthhour @tribedemama #birthisbeautiful (at Victoria, British Columbia)

[mydwife-blog]

Natural Birth support. #sohappy #thebump #midwives #birthcenter #birthwitoutfear #newborn (at The Natural Birth Place Inc)