Clarissa is a first time mom. Clarissa’s husband works several hours out of town. We all thought we would have plenty of time for him to travel back once she was confirmed in labour. And we were all wrong. She called me at midnight, was already on her way to Rockyview and 6 cm (contractions had only started a few hours earlier), and baby was born 45 minutes after arriving at the hospital! She was beautifully supported by her mother and Shifra Midwives.
I was only hired as a photographer, but there was no way I was going to not take video so Dad could see his baby’s entrance later on.
Enjoy this beautiful birth story. Pictures to come later!