The photos show the struggles mothers go through to bring new life into the world, and the sheer joy that follows.
Each one tells a story of pain, perseverance, and finally, relief. They document a baby’s first moments of life, and a family’s first moments of unity.
Many of the photos below are intense and graphic, so reader discretion is advised. They are all, however, powerful in their own unique ways.
#1 I’ve Been Waiting For You
#2 That First Gaze
#3 Skin To Skin Today. Heart To Heart Always
#4 Honorable Mentions. Catching Her Baby, Born Via Surrogacy
#5 Absorb
#6 Honorable Mentions. Joyful Finale
#7 Honorable Mentions. Hello Before Goodbye
#8 Euphoric First Embrace Together
#9 Breathe
#10 Honorable Mentions. Birth Of A Mother
