Most pregnant women just toss a lip gloss into their hospital go-bag. But not makeup artist Alaha Majid: She packed a bounty that included a 35-shade eyeshadow palette, mink lashes, two pots full of brushes and a skin contouring kit. Even more shocking? She applied all the products during a drug-free labor!

The New York–based beauty blogger shared photos of herself getting “full glam” in the delivery room before she welcomed her daughter, Sofia Alaya Karimi, on February 15.

“Yes, I was doing my makeup while I was in labor!” Majid wrote in a March 7 Instagram post, alongside a photo of herself blending foundation while hooked up to machines. “I was pausing during contractions and picking up where I left off once the contractions passed.”

Majid set up an impressive makeup station on a food tray by her hospital bed, where she perfected her smoky eye. At one point, Majid’s husband stepped in to lend a helping hand with the bronzing. “When the contractions got too strong, hubby was there to save the day,” she captioned one photo.

“After being in labor for over ten hours, the only thing to help keep my mind off of the pain was to do something that I love to do,” Majid tells Us Weekly. “I also love to read and during the first few hours that is exactly what I did, however reading started to give me a headache, so I figured I’d pull out my makeup bag."

The consultant for Luxottica adds: “I’m sure if a woman who loves to knit were to knit during labor, no one would think twice about criticizing her.”

The first-time mom was ready for her close-up when Sofia made her entrance into the world — but she kept the baby’s face hidden. “I know many people are asking for pics, and I’m sorry but her father and I have decided to keep her beautiful face private for some time to keep her all to ourselves a little while longer and keep her away from evil eyes or Nazar (it’s a cultural/religious thing and I hope you all understand), “ she wrote, adding: “I wore my @hudabeauty @shophudabeauty mink lashes in ‘Sophia’ since it was appropriate. lol.”