Booking your On-Call Birth Photographer during your first and second trimester of your pregnancy before the end of the 2023 year is crucial, especially considering limited availability and the specific factors involved in the Birth Photography process.
Whether you are planning to give birth to your baby in hospital with your OBGYN, birth center or at home with a home birth midwife in South Florida…
It is important to regard hiring your On-Call Birth Photographer with the same urgency as hiring an OBGYN or Midwife for your prenatal care and reach out during your first trimester or at the very latest, your second trimester.
Limited Availability and High Demand: A skilled On-Call Birth Photographer who specializes in capturing the moment you meet your newborn baby at birth (whether you plan to give birth in a hospital, birth center or in your home with a home birth midwife) typically takes a maximum of two to five Birth Photography Clients per month. Paulina Splechta On-Call Birth Photographer works with a maximum of two Birth Photography Clients per month. Given how rare the moment you birth your baby is and how important it is to you, and given that few professional photographers commit their entire calendar year to Birth Photography, as it requires uninterrupted On-Call time, these spots fill up quickly. Booking during your first and second trimester ensures you secure a slot on your On-Call Birth Photographer’s schedule.
Advanced Booking Period (4-6 months): Birth photographers, especially those experienced and who’s main services offering is specialization in capturing childbirth, often book 4-6 months in advance. This advanced booking period is essential for planning with expecting mamas and organizing their work schedule, which includes accommodating the unpredictable nature of labor and delivery.
Long-Term Planning (9 to 12 months): Professionals in the field of Birth Photography plan their lives well in advance, often up to 9 to 12 months. This ensures they can be in town and readily available at a moments notice when their Birth Photography clients go into labor. By reserving your spot early, you align your birth with your On-Call Birth Photographer’s long-term plans, ensuring that she can dedicate the necessary time and attention to capture the significant moments of your childbirth whether you go into labor unexpectedly at 3am in the middle of the night or 3pm in the middle of the afternoon.
Risk of Missing Out: Due to limited client intake for On-Call Birth Photographers and the importance of capturing your baby’s birth story, waiting too long to book increases the risk of missing out on securing an On-Call Birth Photographer for your birth. Even if you are going to have a scheduled induction with or without an epidural, a scheduled or emergency c-section with your OBGYN, or you might have specific preferences or medical considerations, birth is completely unpredictable. You cannot foresee whether a minor spike in blood pressure or change in amniotic fluid levels unexpectedly in your 36th week suddenly requires a major change in your plans for your baby’s birth and changing your baby’s birthday last minute, making it even more crucial to secure an On-Call Birth Photographer experienced in these situations months in advance.
Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals: If you have an OBGYN gynecologist or midwife involved in your care as you are planning your baby’s birth in Boca Raton, coordinating with your birth photographer early on allows for seamless collaboration. This is especially important if you're giving birth at specific locations such as Boca Regional Hospital, West Boca Medical Center, Broward Health Coral Springs Fort Lauderdale, or in areas like Parkland and Delray Beach.
Peace of Mind for Labor and Delivery: Knowing that your On-Call Birth Photographer is secured well in advance provides peace of mind as you approach labor and delivery, whether it be an epidural-free birth, induction, or C-section. It ensures that a professional with experience in childbirth photography will be there to capture the emotional and transformative moments of bringing your child into the world.
