Monet Moutrie is a birth photographer based out of Denver, Colorado. In her infinite spare time (ha), she co-founded Birth Becomes Her, where she teaches the art and business of birth photography, spreading awareness and doing her part to normalize a variety of birth experiences. As if that weren't enough, she's also mom to three little girls—Lucy, Eliza, and Dorothy.

Show Notes: https://www.alsomom.com/monet

Episode Highlights

• 1:54 - How she got the apropos name "Monet" and the myriad ways it has served her.
• 6:04 - Why birth never gets boring to Monet. (Word!)
• 8:50 - Just like all of us, Monet does the juggle. Here's a little insight into what she chooses to prioritize.
• 18:15 - It's not just me, birth photography is exploding in popularity.
• 22:45 - Why our generation is into birth photography all of a sudden. (Hint: AUTHENTICITY.)
• 29:45 - Monet's advice around hiring a great birth photographer.
• 42:56 - How husbands feel about birth photography (and home birth, for that matter.)
• 46:40 - Dear ORs everywhere... give birth photographers access!
• 51:58 - Birth photography is a thing in the west, but not as much in other cultures.
• 56:27 - Monet's favorite resources for pregnant moms. (Surprise, it has nothing to do with pregnancy!)
• 59:47 - Monet's favorite baby gear for the first few years of parenthood. (Books!)

Linkable Mentions

• Monet Nicole Photography - Monet's birth photography website.
• @monetnicolebirths - Stunning birth photography by Monet.
• @birthbecomesher - Stunning birth photography by a variety of talented artists.
• @monetmoutrie - Monet's personal Instagram.
• The Baby Dove Commercial - Best of luck not crying!
• Cesarean Birth Photography - Just a small sampling of Monet's cesarean birth photography work. (It's so cool, right?)
• The Cesarean Birthrate in Brazil - According to this NPR article, the cesarean birth rate is 80-90% at private clinics (woah) and 30-40% at public hospitals (also woah.)
• The Birth Becomes Her Photographer Directory - Start here if you want to hire a great birth photographer.
• Eva Rose Birth - The Norwegian birth photographer whose name eluded us. (She's hoping to do a trip around the world to document birth which would be SO cool.
• The First 40 Days by Heng Ou- A beautiful book about nourishing oneself and allowing oneself to be nourished during the tender postpartum period.
• The Birth Hour - A podcast by Bryn Huntpalmer that is really just an oral history of incredible birth stories.
• Babywearing - Monet swears by her Solly for the early days and by her carrier for the days thereafter.
• Babywearing International - Where moms who babywear meet up. Whether or not this is your thing, it's a great opportunity to try out different wraps, slings, and carriers before buying!
• Unruffled by Janet Lansbury - The only parenting podcast you'll likely need.
• No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame by Janet Lansbury - A toddler parenting bible.
• The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson - You might learn something about yourself too.
• No Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson - Similar to No Bad Kids but with pictures.