There is just something spectacular about pregnant women, they are truly beautiful.  From the inside and from the outside, maybe it’s because God has chosen them to be the bearer of new life.  Because they’re actually facilitating a miracle. Have you ever taken the time to think about being a sacred vessel for 9months (that’s almost an entire year…)  of eating extremely healthy ( cos everything you eat and drink, or don’t eat and drink, for that matter will influence the little human growing inside of you.  No drinking, not even a sip of wine as always when you get home from work. having to buy new clothes cos eventually your tummy just gets bigger and bigger (ok, not that shopping has ever been a problem for any woman   )  The feeling of seeing that baby’s face on the monitor at the gynaecologist’s office and hearing the little heartbeat as fast as a steamtrain is just one helluva indescribable feeling (and I wasn’t even the pregnant one, my sister in law was expecting a little boy)  All of a sudden this tiny little baby who is to become part of your family becomes a real person…Being pregnant is a big part of your life and is in actual fact the first steps to bonding with your little one growing inside of your tummy.  The baby actually gets used to your voice, so it will instantly recognise you as it’s mother.  Unborn babies are extremely sensitive to ‘outside’ stimuli.  For instance it has been proven that if you play sports while being pregnant, there is a bigger chance of your child being very active because of the adrenalin rush.  Even simple things like music can stimulate the brain activity.If you have the privilege of sharing a special bond with someone who is pregnant ask them if they mind when you put your hand on their tummy and feel what it feels like when that little baby inside her swollen tummy kicks in response to hearing their father’s voice or soothing music.Even though being pregnant and becoming a new mother carries huge responsibility that might sometimes feel overwhelming, remember that God knows how strong you are and will never give you something that is too big to handle.  Being a mother is a full-time 24/7 job which includes hard work and perseverance but it is also the highest paying job in the universe…And if you find yourself with an inquisitive little toddler, use this special time of being pregnant to make your bond even stronger.  Include them in activities like choosing new clothes or toys for their new brother or sister, preparing baby’s room and so forth.  If they bath with you at night ask them to help you wash the your tummy and get them used to the idea of sharing things.  Little children often find it hard to associate with the concept of pregnancy, but how can we expect of them to understand it when we don’t even fully understand it ourselves…?Talk to your toddler and explain it again and again, and you’ll soon come to the realization that small kids think little brothers or sisters can be ordered and they expect their new sibling to be able to walk and talk the instant they enter this new unknown world.. As women photographers we are confident that we are able to capture the emotion you feel for this little baby growing inside of you.  I never knew you could love someone you have never met, so much.  We offer private Maternity Photoshoot for you and your partner (and precious little ones) in a comfortably warmed studio environment.  The perfect time to have your maternity photographs taken is between 34-37 weeks.  It’s all about the tummy I always say.  And remember even though you might feel a little big, every single pregnant woman is beautiful as they are truly facilitating a miracle…!

Riani