Ahhh I loved the birth of Freddie so much, Lena experienced what I could only have dreamt of with my births. I didn’t even know home birth was an option. She did so amazingly well, giving birth completely naturally. By choosing a birthing pool at home, beautiful Freddie was born into a world surrounded by familiarity and love.
Lena had the support of her partner Stuart & her son Tommy in the birthing pool. Also present were Lena’s mum & sister, a true family affair.
Her midwife was local independent midwife, Virginia Howes.
![Daddy & big brother to be supporting mummy support](https://daydreamsbirthphotography.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/support.jpg?w=300&h=200)
Daddy & Big Brother-to-be supporting Mummy.
![lena virginnia wm](https://daydreamsbirthphotography.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/lena-virginnia-wm.jpg?w=300&h=200)
Virginia supporting Lena through contractions.
![Precious first moments as a family of 4](https://daydreamsbirthphotography.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/fmily-of-4-wm.jpg?w=300&h=200)
Precious first moments as a family of 4
![Tommy's first hold of his baby brother](https://daydreamsbirthphotography.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/brothers.jpg?w=300&h=200)
Tommy’s first hold of his baby brother
![Beautiful Freddie](https://daydreamsbirthphotography.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/freddie.jpg?w=200&h=300)
Beautiful Freddie in Daddy’s arms
![Precious moments within the first feeds](https://daydreamsbirthphotography.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/feeding.jpg?w=300&h=200)
Precious moments within the first feeds
![How relaxed and fabulous does Lena look?!](https://daydreamsbirthphotography.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/lena-wm.jpg?w=200&h=300)
How relaxed and fabulous does Lena look?! Natural Momma.
Lena, every time I look back at the story of Freddie’s birth I smile, you were so amazing and truly inspirational.
I find it so hard to believe a year has passed, what a gorgeous little baby Freddie is! Happy very 1st Birthday Freddie! Enjoy your extra special day!
![Quite possibly my favourite image, drinking in every inch of your precious newborn baby.](https://daydreamsbirthphotography.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/lena-and-freddie.jpg?w=199&h=300)
Quite possibly my favourite image, drinking in every inch of your precious newborn baby.