Baby Rowan's Birth story Norway Maine

There is nothing more empowering than walking into a hospital and greeting a mom who has already been laboring for hours.

When I arrived to Norway hospital Catie and her husband Matt were laughing and enjoying the company of family. Jumping laughing and playing around the room was Declan, an energetic little man patiently waiting on the arrival of his brother.

Just about an hour before I arrived Catie had her water broken in hopes of progressing this a little further. Around midnight contraction had started to pick up and get really intense. Matt stayed behind Catie rubbing her back and helping her breath through every contraction.

The waiting room was full of stories snacks and laughter as Declan tried to get some sleep before his brother came.

After the placement of Catie’s epidural she felt like something had changed and that baby Rowan was a lot closer than we thought. She had progressed form 4cm to 10 in less than an hour! Catie began pushing while laying on her side where she felt most comfortable.

After about 30 minuets of pushing Rowan made his was earth side covered in Vernix! Baby Rowan was 7Lbs and 6oz and perfectly healthy!Matt and Catie were so overcome with love at the sight of there little boy, he was beautiful. Rowan had no trouble rooting around and latched on within the first hour he was born. Congratulations Caity and Matt!