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26 Touching Photos That Won The 2023 Birth Photography Image Competition
Life is an adventure like no other. It starts with a boom which creates life and ends in the most unpredictable ways.
In order to get a glimpse into the complex, raw and overpowering experience of giving birth, we invite you to pull your seats closer. The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers, whose goal is to spread the beauty of birth, announced the best photographs of 2023. And wrapped them up in the fascinating collection below.
If you'd like to see more of the IAPBP's photographs from the previous competitions, check out our previous features here, here and here.
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#1
Best In Birth Details: "Waking Up At Sunrise", Paula Beltrao, Brazil
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#2
Best In Postpartum: "The Lovers After", Natalie Broders, United States
#3
Best In Delivery: Fine Art: "Brace For Birth", Laura Brink, Australia
Rebelliousslug 3 years ago
This really is a great perspective to highlight the size of a baby at delivery vs where it’s coming from. If you’re trying to get a man (or woman) to appreciate this, this is a great picture
#4
Best In Delivery: Black & White: "The Expected Meeting", Karoline Saadi, Brazil
#5
Best In Labor: Black & White: "The Loyal Birth Attendant", Laura Brink, Australia
#6
Honorable Mention: "Chaos And Calm", Stefany Pontes, Brazil
#7
Best In Delivery: "Life Beneath The Surface", Mary Beliz , United States
#8
Best Overall: First Place: "Crossing The Veil", Annemarie Fuckel, Germany
#9
Members' Choice: Best In Delivery: "First Touch", Settia Tin, Holland
#10
Best In Labor: "Safe Space", Jessica Innemee, Netherlands
#11
Honorable Mention: "Holding Hands", Ash Blythe, United States
#13
Honorable Mention: "Cry Of Love", Anne Lucy, Brazil
#14
Best In Postpartum: Documentary: "Bed 32", Dania Lauren, Australia
#15
Best In Postpartum: Fine Art: "The Sovereign Family Tree", Laura Brink , Australia
#18
Honorable Mention: "Liminal Space", Megan Angstadt-Williams, United States
Siobhan Gournay 3 years ago
I'd have punched my husband in the throat if he'd done this to me giving birth!
#19
Best In Postpartum: Black & White: "Peaceful Arrival", Annemarie Fuckel , Germany
#24
Honorable Mention: "All Lines Lead To You", Laura Brink , Australia
#25
Honorable Mention: "I Stand In My Power", Lawren Snapka, United States
#26
Honorable Mention: "Postpartum Porcelain Throne Check", Sarah Romero, United States
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Chez 3 years ago
I've had both a "natural" birth and a C-section and honestly seeing these photos is the first time that I really understood what my body went through. How the hell did I manage to push a 3.2kg child out?? And as someone else said, we do need to see more of this. We should all know what the human body is capable of rather than hiding it behind censorship filters..
Pamela Blue 3 years ago
I had 3 natural births and I was always amazed at what my body was capable of. However, with stitches, that first poop was a nightmare! LOL!
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ADHORTATOR 3 years ago
II was with my wife when she gave birth to our children, the most impressive moments in my life.
Zoni J. 3 years ago
It is absolutely wild how inconsistent the censoring is. Beautiful photos, insane censorship.
Featherking 3 years ago
Word. “Mature content”…? Without this none of us would have been here, my censorship dudes. The only thing more completely natural is death, now come on.
Load More Replies... Chez 3 years ago
I've had both a "natural" birth and a C-section and honestly seeing these photos is the first time that I really understood what my body went through. How the hell did I manage to push a 3.2kg child out?? And as someone else said, we do need to see more of this. We should all know what the human body is capable of rather than hiding it behind censorship filters..
Pamela Blue 3 years ago
I had 3 natural births and I was always amazed at what my body was capable of. However, with stitches, that first poop was a nightmare! LOL!
Load More Replies... ADHORTATOR 3 years ago
II was with my wife when she gave birth to our children, the most impressive moments in my life.
Zoni J. 3 years ago
It is absolutely wild how inconsistent the censoring is. Beautiful photos, insane censorship.
Featherking 3 years ago
Word. “Mature content”…? Without this none of us would have been here, my censorship dudes. The only thing more completely natural is death, now come on.
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