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Other important factors include ready access to consultation and access to safe and timely transport to nearby hospitals.

Besides her five daughters, Teller said two certified midwives, her husband Adam and the birth photographer were present for Tallulah's birth.

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Courtesy Rebecca Burt Photography
PHOTO: Casey Teller is seen on Feb. 14 with her husband, Adam Teller at her side as she's in labor with their sixth child.
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PHOTO: Audrey, 12, Ella, 10, Lillian, 7, Zolie, 4 and Zuri, 2, surrounded their mom Casey Teller of Va., while she was in labor.
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Tallulah, now 1 month old, loves being held by her older sisters.

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