Pictures: Footling Breech Baby Born Into Dad’s Hands

*It is not advised to freebirth a breech baby at home. If you choose to have an unassisted birth, be prepared and have back up plans. Unassisted birth is not for everyone.*

I have 5 kids, but these are pictures of Cricket, my 4th natural birth, my 2nd UC. Enjoy!~Laura

*These pictures and this couple’s birth are beautiful and I am grateful they have shared them with us. Breech birth is another variation of ‘normal’. This couple chose to birth their baby at home as they felt it was best for. If you have a breech baby, please note there are different complications that can arise. Many babies will turn in time for birth, but some remain breech. Talk with your care provider about the risks and benefits regarding a cesarean or vaginal birth. Do your own research and make an informed decision with the support of your care provider. If you feel a vaginal birth is best, make sure you have a competent care provider who is skilled and knowledgeable in assisting a breech baby.

17 Comments

Kristin Gray

January 31, 2012 at 11:30 am Reply

Those are amazing. <3

Samantha Bice

January 31, 2012 at 11:47 am Reply

Wow! Who says a baby can’t come out footling? Every OB needs to see these pictures, and more like it.

Marlene

January 31, 2012 at 11:47 am Reply

Those are great. Thanks for sharing.

Doulalady

January 31, 2012 at 12:20 pm Reply

Ah! Thank you!

Michelle

January 31, 2012 at 12:25 pm Reply

So amazing! Thank you for Sharing!

Everyday Miracle Doula

January 31, 2012 at 1:25 pm Reply

Awesome!! Did you know you baby was a footling prior to labour?

Kristy Alger

January 31, 2012 at 9:28 pm Reply

totally amazing, beautiful, awe inspiring, and maakes me want to have another baby!

Laura Gilkey

January 31, 2012 at 9:29 pm Reply

WOW.

Imelda

January 31, 2012 at 9:43 pm Reply

WOW!!
These pics make me speechless

Julie

February 1, 2012 at 4:20 am Reply

Awesome baby-catcher dad there, and super-awesome mama! Thank you to this family for sharing.

Shelley Dobbin (Beautiful Birth)

February 1, 2012 at 6:24 am Reply

LOVE these pics!
Thanks so much for sharing!
I LOVE breech birth! (Our 2nd son was breech and it felt amazing)! 🙂

Bonnie

August 16, 2012 at 3:44 pm Reply

beautiful! very empowering pics

Marianne

January 30, 2013 at 4:18 pm Reply

Wow, I’ve never seen photos of a breech birth before now. My youngest was breech until 37 weeks & they were planning on ECV & then c-section if baby didn’t turn. I was terrified & was made feel like there was no other option. I’m a high-risk pregnancy so the safest place in my eyes & everyone elses was in hospital but I wasn’t happy with the idea of being sectioned when I COULD deliver naturally. Thankfully baby turned in time & I didn’t have to face a fight with the consultants x