Instagram of The Day: Live Webcast Of Births

Photographer Cate DePrisco posts photos of her project Instabirthstory on Instagram. The project involves collecting photo stories about giving birth. DePrisco receives invitations from women who want to have their birthing experience documented; she goes to delivery units and broadcasts the events. DePrisco posts captions on discussions with the parents-to-be about their emotions on having a child. She also talks with their friends.

Recently she published the story of the birth of a first baby in the Ashers family:

… And so it begins! We were expecting this #instabirthstory to be a fast one based on this mama's history with her 2 boys but we'll see!

Фото опубликовано Cate DePrisco (@instabirthstory) Апр 9 2015 в 7:55 PDT

For their second baby, Dad was in the early stages of medical school. Whenever something would happen he'd jumping in and wanting to know what was going on. Finally the Dr said, "Today you are here for your wife, not to learn. Stop asking questions!" Well, today, he's stopped asking questions and is incredibly calm. #instabirthstory #birthstory

Фото опубликовано Cate DePrisco (@instabirthstory) Апр 9 2015 в 8:28 PDT

When the nurse walked in Mom and Dad informed her she just had a contraction. "Good!" she said, "because I asked the other nurses out there what I should tell you and they said have the photographer leave and we will put a sign on the door that says do not disturb for a little while and we'd leave you two… Alone." #instabirthstory #birthstory

Фото опубликовано Cate DePrisco (@instabirthstory) Апр 9 2015 в 10:42 PDT

Med Student Dad just taught mom how to read the charts to see if she's having a contraction. She doesn't have an epidural, but she's not feeling the contractions the same way she has in the past. Today, they're in the bum instead of her back and they're not very strong… At least not yet. #instabirthstory #birthstory

Фото опубликовано Cate DePrisco (@instabirthstory) Апр 9 2015 в 10:47 PDT

Mom is finally feeling the contractions and is becoming less comfortable. The conversation has subsided as she rests. #instabirthstory #birthstory

Фото опубликовано Cate DePrisco (@instabirthstory) Апр 10 2015 в 12:06 PDT

It's 2:30am… Is it too late for a midnight snack? #instabirthstory #birthstory

Фото опубликовано Cate DePrisco (@instabirthstory) Апр 10 2015 в 12:48 PDT

We're at a 6 and breaking the water. #instabirthstory #birthstory

Фото опубликовано Cate DePrisco (@instabirthstory) Апр 10 2015 в 2:14 PDT

Some studies show that the hands and knees position makes it much easier to push the baby out, so this Mom gave it a try. (I'm not a Doctor or a trained medical professional) #instabirthstory #birthstory

Фото опубликовано Cate DePrisco (@instabirthstory) Апр 10 2015 в 3:01 PDT

"I can't do it. I can't!" she said. "YOU CAN!" they said. "PUSH!" they said. With the final push 2 people came running in to see if help was needed, but it was too late. SHE DID IT in 39 minutes from the time the water was broken until the baby was born. #instabirthstory #birthstory

Фото опубликовано Cate DePrisco (@instabirthstory) Апр 10 2015 в 3:06 PDT

The family has been notified of this baby's birth, gender, and name so I can finally announce it! Please say hello to #babyboy Britton Asher, born at 3:31am this morning to @adaytoadore and Kendall! #instabirthstory #birthstory

Фото опубликовано Cate DePrisco (@instabirthstory) Апр 10 2015 в 11:32 PDT