Parenting
Check Out This Mom Juggling Multiple Tasks Like a Pro During Labor
by Sarah Thompson
Updated: July 11, 2017
Originally Published: July 10, 2017
Moms are truly the queens of multitasking, even in the midst of the intense experience of labor. This remarkable skill was beautifully captured in a photograph of a mother and her toddler moments before welcoming a new baby into their family.
Birth photographer Emily Johnson captured a heartwarming moment featuring a laboring mom, Jessica Ramirez, managing contractions while simultaneously breastfeeding her two-year-old. During a visit to the hospital, the little one decided she wanted to nurse, and Jessica was more than happy to oblige.
Johnson’s Instagram caption reads, “What a beautiful moment. The big sister was overjoyed to see her mom and nurse again. Then the contractions became longer and more intense.”
Breastfeeding during labor not only fulfilled the toddler’s desire to be close to her mother but also had the potential to help speed up the labor process. Johnson shared with The Daily Herald that, as Jessica’s midwife, Sarah Adams, noted, “Nursing while in labor acts like natural Pitocin, as nipple stimulation can boost oxytocin levels and accelerate labor.” Shortly after breastfeeding, Jessica’s contractions intensified, and she welcomed a lovely baby girl just two hours later.
But before the arrival of their new addition, Johnson expertly documented the entire labor and delivery journey for the Ramirez family. Jessica was supported by her husband, her two sisters, mom, and mother-in-law throughout the process.
Johnson also captured the sweet connection between Jessica and her first child before they officially became a family of four.
And then came the big moment.
Talk about a radiant afterglow.
Johnson’s photographs reflect the strength and beauty of motherhood. Even during the most painful and challenging times, mothers are there for their children. Whether or not a camera was present, Jessica would have nursed her daughter while in labor—it’s a privilege to witness such a moment.
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In summary, this remarkable story highlights the incredible multitasking abilities of mothers, even in the face of labor. Jessica Ramirez’s ability to nurture her toddler while bringing new life into the world is a testament to the strength of motherhood.
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