Rare photographs capture what happens to a baby's head during birth
“It was a blessing to witness,” Kayla told The Independent
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Your support makes all the difference.Rare moments of one of the most treasured experiences in life have been captured by photographer Kayla Reeder.
On Valentine’s Day morning, the Florida-based photographer got the call from Nikki who had just gone into labour. The moments she captured show an astonishing aspect of giving birth.
During childbirth, the baby’s head often changes shape due to the flexibility of the skull. Kayla managed to capture images of the effects of this fascinating process on baby Graham.
“It was a blessing to witness,” Kayla told The Independent.
“Her husband and I both raced to the hospital. I pull in the parking lot 45 minutes later and her mom calls me, she's nine cm. I make my way up stairs with haste,” Kayla said.
After pushing for an hour baby Graham emerged.
“Little man was a bit sideways so Mama had to work a little harder but no additional interventions were necessary,” Kayla said.
“Finally Graham made his way into the world! He is BEAUTIFUL. Mama had immediate skin to skin with him and Dad showered them in love,” she added.
On seeing the proud parents Nikki and Chris, Kayla said: “The love and adoration and relief that he was finally here radiated through them. Graham was perfect in every way. Right down to his little cone head.”
According to Kayla the moulding on Graham’s head was dramatic because it wasn’t centred and tilted to one side. This had caused Nikki to push for a longer period than if Graham had been situated in an easier position.
“Soon after birth the moulding went down and by few days old he had a perfectly shaped head.”
“It’s no cause for alarm or concern in this case and his birth was in no way traumatic because of it.”
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