07/19/2025
The Moment Before the First Breath ✨️
I feel so honored to witness these sacred moments alongside my mamas. It's truly incredible to watch nature take its course ... how instinctively most mothers know exactly what to do, guided by something deep and ancient within them🐾
Sometimes, especially for first-time moms, there’s a brief pause ... a moment of stillness !... where they seem to freeze as they realize they've just brought new life into the world. And then, almost as if a switch turns on, they begin caring for their puppy with such tenderness and purpose.
This is a powerful and delicate part of the whelping process that requires close monitoring, calm handling, and knowledge of proper intervention when necessary.
Every birth reminds me just how much respect, patience, and presence this work requires ... and how lucky I am to be part of it.
