‘Raw and real’: This photographer captures the joys and messiness of childbirth in pictures

Lin’s part also involves being on backup around the clock from week 37 through 42 of her employer’s pregnancy. When her buyer calls her at 2 a.m. to let her know it’s day, Lin must be prepared to go, whether it’s at 2 a.m. or at 1 p.m. during a family gathering. &nbsp,

She costs by each baby, so it doesn’t matter how long it takes – she’ll be there throughout the entire workers. &nbsp,

” I’m proud to say I’ve never missed a birth”, Lin said. There are times when I arrive just as the girl exits, but those times are very few.

Over the years, Lin has often witnessed home births that required medical transfers, either as a result of the family choosing to use medical pain relief or the labor lasted too long. &nbsp,

Sadly, she said, there has never been an incident that resulted in a horrific experience for the family. ” And I pray it remains that way”, Lin added.

” In my line of work, I’ve missed birthday, Chinese New Year and Christmas events, community groups, hangouts with associates and so on”, she said. &nbsp,

” It’s hard emotionally sometimes, but it’s part and parcel of my job and I’m glad to have my friends, family and spouse be so understanding”.