Melissa Chantelle Photography

All. The. Feels.

I'm overwhelmed with gratitude! When past clients and friends come back for a family shoot for the second time.... with their newest family member! 9 Days... ... Welcome to the world Nicholas, you have angels all around you #rainbowbaby #newborns #newbornphotography #orangeville #grandvalley #dufferincountyphotographer #melissachantellephotography

"When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible" - When Harry Met Sally. It was my pleasure to do this photoshoot. I've known Lisa for years, watching her relationship with Darryl grow has truly warmed my heart... Congratulations again on your engagement, I wish nothing but many more years of love, happiness and amazing memories for the both of you!

It's my favourite time of the year! Fall sessions are booking up quick and I'm super pumped!!!

A common question we get about waterbirth is, "What keeps the baby from breathing under water?" We trained under Barbara Harper who is the expert on waterbirth.... Here is an excerpt from her website, "There are four main factors that prevent the baby from inhaling water at the time of birth: 1. The fetus moves the muscles of the chest wall during pregnancy about 40% of the time. Close to the time of labor, the Prostaglandin E2 levels from the placenta rise, which cause a slowing down or stopping of those fetal breathing movements. As the baby is born, the Prostaglandin levels remain high, disabling the baby’s muscles for breathing. The muscles simply don’t work, thus engaging the first inhibitory response. 2. All babies are born experiencing mild hypoxia or low oxygen levels. Hypoxia causes apnea (absence of breathing) and swallowing, not breathing or gasping. The first reflex after a baby is born is to swallow, not breath. The swallowing will allow the fluids that are in the mouth to enter to stomach. 3. Fetal lungs are already filled with fluid. That fluid is there to protect the lungs, and keep the spaces open that will eventually exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen. It is very difficult, if not improbable, for fluids from the birth tub to pass into those spaces that are already filled with fluid. One physiologist states that the viscosity of the fluid naturally occurring in the lungs is so thick that it would be nearly impossible for any other fluids to enter. The blood supply to the lungs is also very low during pregnancy and birth. This causes a high pressure within the lungs, thus keeping everything out. 4. The mammalian diving reflex is an inhibitory factor that is present at birth in all humans as well as all mammals. It lasts in humans up to six to eight months. When the face comes into contact with water, the glottis at the back of the throat automatically closes and prevents water from entering the lungs. Any solution that enters the throat is swallowed, not inhaled. This allows babies to also breastfeed without aspiring the fluid into the lungs." Read more at www.waterbirth.org Photos by Amber Denae Birth Stories and Impressions - Birth & Lifestyle Stories

All. The. Feels.

I'm overwhelmed with gratitude! When past clients and friends come back for a family shoot for the second time.... with their newest family member! 9 Days... ... Welcome to the world Nicholas, you have angels all around you #rainbowbaby #newborns #newbornphotography #orangeville #grandvalley #dufferincountyphotographer #melissachantellephotography

"When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible" - When Harry Met Sally. It was my pleasure to do this photoshoot. I've known Lisa for years, watching her relationship with Darryl grow has truly warmed my heart... Congratulations again on your engagement, I wish nothing but many more years of love, happiness and amazing memories for the both of you!