Kristen Lopez Birth Co.

07/19/2025

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Don’t get induced… unless you absolutely have to.

Because what they don’t tell you is that an induction isn’t just “scheduling your baby.”

It’s pitocin that hits harder than natural contractions.
It’s hours, sometimes days, of trying to force your body to do something it wasn’t quite ready for.
It’s cervical checks on repeat, no food, no sleep, and a whole lot of “just wait a little longer.”

And sometimes?

It ends in an emergency C-section anyway.
Because your body was never given the chance to do it on its own.

Ask questions.
Advocate for yourself.
Because “big baby” or “you’re already full term” aren’t always good enough reasons to push that button.

Birth matters.
Your experience matters.
And you deserve to know the risks before you’re hooked up to a drip.

If you need an induction for medical reasons?
That’s different.
But if it’s being pushed just for convenience?

Make sure it’s what you want, because once it starts, it’s a ride you can’t get off.

Your body.
Your baby.
Your birth.
Make sure your voice is the loudest one in the room.

©️Momming On Empty

12/02/2023

So excited to have my photos featured! These amazing moments were from my most recent homebirth client. ♥️🙌🏼😭

10/30/2023

UPDATE ✨💗Hi mamas! I haven’t been too active on social media, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been working! Since becoming a doula within the past year, these beautiful women listed below have welcomed me into their birth space as support and even to take photos.

This profession is such a gift to me. You all know I’m a wedding photographer, so breaking into this field was totally new. And let me tell you, it’s humbled me and brings me so much joy.

I love being there for women and their spouses during one of the most beautiful experiences God has given us the privelege to witness.

🤍Amanda
🤍Jaclyn
🤍Melinda
🤍Elaina
🤍Sam
🤍Ibis
🤍Shauna
🤍Brittany

So thank you all for the honor to be by your side. You ALL are incredible! 💕
I’m so grateful, and I can’t wait to see more babies and mamas work together during birth! It’s truly a miracle.
Here’s a little cell phone pic from a recent birth. Look at those sweet little wrinkly fingers…

03/31/2023

I know I haven’t been posting as much, as many of you know I’m a full time wedding photographer, so I’ve been enjoying some down time in off season. But I’ve had the honor of attending 5 births since starting this journey, most of them also providing birth support as a doula. Birth and the strength that we have as women, God’s creation, never ceases to amaze me. So I wanted to share a review from one of my clients, turned friend, Jaclyn. I’m just feeling so grateful to be able to do birth work. 💕🥹
If you’re looking for a doula or a birth photographer or both, I’d love the privilege of coming alongside you during your pregnancy and birth. ♥️ DM me for availability!

10/09/2022

Life has been a whirlwind lately, but I gotta take a minute to post these. These two beautiful people became parents yesterday and I got to witness so much strength, love and determination overflow from them.
Not only have I had the honor and privilege to capture their wedding day, but they asked me to come alongside them for maternity photos and also take on the special role as Jaclyn’s doula.
Jaclyn, you are absolutely incredible. You trusted your body and strength and you did it! You had the natural unmedicated birth you always wanted. I’m so proud of you. 💕 You are a force to be reckoned with and I know you’ll be the best mama to your boy.
And Richie, I can’t forget about you. You amazed me with your strength, your knowledge of birth and just the genuine selfless love you give to Jaclyn. She needed you and you really were Jaclyn’s rock during labor. I know you’ll be an amazing father!
I haven’t had the time to share lots of my maternity and birth work lately but you’ll see so much more of it soon. I’ve got some goooood stuff. 🙌🏼
Thank you all for your encouragement on this new journey as a doula. I love that I’m able to combine my passion for photography with my heart to serve. I’m feeling so so blessed to have these opportunities.
Blog post coming soon featuring more from Jaclyn’s maternity session.
And congratulations to this couple for becoming a family yesterday and welcoming their sweet boy, Calvin.

09/14/2022

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Yip this bub was born vaginally at home in the birth pool.
5.46 kg
12 pounds
3 hour labour
Intact Perineum
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The midwife had this to say.
“Stop telling women they can’t birth big babies vaginally “
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Midwife

09/01/2022

This is literally me right now with our 6 month old. Sometimes I do question what’s “normal”, but it’s important to remember that what society promotes as “normal” might not be right for you and your family and that’s all that matters. ♥️

08/10/2022

Hi everyone! 😊 Thanks so much for all of your support on this new venture. Can I ask you a favor? I just created my google business page and need some reviews. If you have ever gotten maternity or newborn photos by me, I would really appreciate a review. Thanks so so much! Click the link below to leave me a review:

Post a review to our profile on Google

08/03/2022

Last week I had the honor and privilege of capturing the special immediately after Shauna delivered her sweet baby girl. These first few moments as a new family are filled with some incredible bonding, emotions and lots of firsts… the first latch, first kisses, first time their eyes open ✨
So grateful for this work. Shauna, you’re incredible. Your determination, strength and passion for natural birth have always inspired me. Thank you to you and Josh, for inviting me into your lives for so many special moments. ♥️
Welcome baby girl Ember!

07/29/2022

I get it! I was guilty of asking this question too. Thankfully my midwife required that I had a doula. However, I was convinced that I didn’t need a doula. I thought, “Christian is going to be the only person I need.” Well I was wrong!
Yes, Christian was amazing at supporting me during birth, but without my doula , it would have been tough!
Having a doula was great because not only did she support me, providing comfort measures and being there for me, but she was great support for my partner. When Christian was getting tired, my doula was there to serve him as well. It was amazing!
So yes, having your partner there is important support you need, but with the extra support of a doula, it really is a dream team that increases your chances of having a positive birth experience. ♥️
Information in this post was obtained from evidencebasedbirth.com.