Newborn Twins at Home in Indianapolis, Indiana — Indiana Birth Photographer

It’s no news that the pandemic really threw a wrench in many families’ birthing plans for years to come, but it still breaks my heart every single time I hear a friend, client, or acquaintance recant what went awry for them during that time. Even still, visitors are limited to attending births in the hospital, restrictions and new rules happening on the fly daily.

When I met Rebekah, she was so excited for her upcoming birth of TWINS at home. She, being a twin herself, (I know, right?!) of course wanted me there to document this special time. When she began nearing full term, there was much observation surrounding the babies’ positions. Around 38-39 weeks, it was determined via ultrasound that both babies were in breech position. Rebekah and her midwife then decided together that it was best for her to have her babies by cesarean section in a hospital setting:

Because of the COVID-19 restrictions, I was not able to go back into the OR to document their birth. I was, however, able to wait graciously in their room for them to arrive post-surgery so that I could get those much needed fresh baby photos. Despite needing to deliver via belly birth, Rebekah and her husband were ecstatic to welcome two new babies, a boy and a girl! Because we didn’t get birth pictures (insert sad and crying face here), I went to their home within a couple weeks after their arrival to document the whole family! It was such a fun and exciting time for them all. I loved getting to meet their older two children, and to see how they were settling in. It was nothing short of perfect! Their older girls wanted to cuddle and kiss on the babies, and the babies simply just wanted to snuggle and eat. Everyone was just over the moon, and perhaps only slightly overwhelmed given that both grandmothers were there to help as needed, and I captured nothing short of perfection. See for yourself below!