The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers has announced the winners of their 2017 contest, and the photos they chose show the struggles mothers go through to bring new life into the world, and the sheer joy that follows.

We took your breath away with last year's contest, and these new photos will leave you even more amazed. 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.

More info: IAPBB

#1

I've Been Waiting For You

I've Been Waiting For You

Vanessa Mendez Birth Photography Report

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    #2

    Best In Category: Birth Details, Pieces Of Me

    Best In Category: Birth Details, Pieces Of Me

    Kourtnie Scholz Report

    Kayleigh White
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is amazing. But the placenta is grossing me out a bit. Never seen one look like that before

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    #3

    Best In Category: Postpartum, Straight From Heaven

    Best In Category: Postpartum, Straight From Heaven

    Natasha Hance – Birth Unscripted Report

    #4

    That First Gaze

    That First Gaze

    Peanuts and Parents Report

    mother
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Newborn has an eyes of an older soul...

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    #5

    Skin To Skin Today. Heart To Heart Always

    Skin To Skin Today. Heart To Heart Always

    Catherine Brown Birth & Lifestyle Photography Report

    Totally Magical Unicorn
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jesus. What's our society coming to?! That kid's WAY too young to be a parent.

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    #6

    Falling In Love All Over Again

    Falling In Love All Over Again

    KEDocumentary Report

    Peter Lankton
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Any one else worried about how blue that baby is?

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    #7

    Are You My Mama?

    Are You My Mama?

    Jennifer Mason Photography Report

    Sheriann Luckie
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great neck control at just a few minutes old. The neck control comes weeks after birth. Strong baby.

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    #8

    Best In Category: Delivery, With A Splash

    Best In Category: Delivery, With A Splash

    Elizabeth Farnsworth Photography Report

    Cheesybeansy
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's gonna need a bigger visor...

    Daria B
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks like he totally doesn't care, though. Impressive. Must have experienced these things so many times, he's completely immune to these things.

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    Trish Garrison
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I delivered my first baby on hands and knees. Not only was it extremely fast but there was a room full of student doctors who were 5 feet away from my a*s watching me do it. They'd never seen a birth in that position before.

    Lucy Griffith
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish every student doctor was able to see a birth of a mother on hands and knees! You gave an amazing gift that day... now they won't find that position unthinkable.. and they may let other mothers birth that way as well. You normalized it! Thank you so much Trish!!!

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    Brittany McKinney
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm confused what exactly is going on here

    Tonia Marshall
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel you. Took me a minute to figure it out too. If I didn't see her foot I wouldn't have known what or how either. She has absolutely no butt cheeks...so it's hard to tell what it is. Lol

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    Jo Putnam
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He does not look fazed at all. That is one cool Doc!

    Rob LeBlanc
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hours later, at dinner, his wife asks, "Dear... What's that stain on your tie?"

    Revital Shapira
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To all those who are HORRIFIED by this image - Yes, giving birth involves a lot of body fluids that we normally would not want to share with others.. Get over it. on an occasion like giving birth a woman needs to feel secured loved and accepted and not embarrassed about stuff like this even because it is impossible not to ooze all kind of things. Everyone around her needs to act exactly like this Doctor which seems to be focused on the baby and not about the big splash in his face. I was very self conscious in my deliveries but the stuff was always so nice and natural about it, that I stopped caring.

    Inurri
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His face expression is priceless. :D

    Meredith Reneè
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1. Yes, your amniotic sac CAN break after baby's head is out. Some babies are born inside their sacs and mom, dad, or doctor to actually breaks post part um. Google it. The pictures are really cool. 2. Yes, when women do not get epidural, they can move around to labor however is more comfortable. Some women deliver standing up, some squat, and some on their side with their legs scissored with help from their labor support team. 3 Laying on your back is a very unnatural way to give birth, it raises the risk for baby getting stuck in the birth canal (shoulders, head turned, etc) and the Mom SHOULD be the first to know but she 100% unable to feel any of that, or the cues that her body is telling her to change positions. Why? Because she opted for an epidural. Her delivery is now up to someone else, a team of doctors and nurses who don't know what she's feels or the position that her body knows it needs to be in. This raises the c-section risk which means more $$ for them.

    Meredith Reneè
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Epidural exponentially increase risks during labor for baby and mother, and serious risk after labor for Mothers. We can do this naturally. We were built for it by nature itself. Drug companies preyed on the fear of women. They knew women liked the gas so they decided to step it up and completely prevent her pain. Thus also completely preventing her from feeling her body give birth. Cheating her of an amazing experience so they can make a buck, and help raise the need for cesarean births exponentially! Money. Money. Money. Ladies, before you call me crazy... go to YouTube and watch "The Business of Being Born". Please. I'm not saying nobody needs and epidural, because there is numerous reasons and medically necessary indications for a woman to have spinal injection pain relief. So understand, I am not trying to shame anyone. I'm just trying IMPLORE you to educate yourself if you're pregnant and undecided about your birth plan. Please. Watch "The Business of Being of Born" on YouTube"

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    Dallas Dafne
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brent Spiner is delivering her baby

    Anique Whitehurst
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow she's giving birth on her knees amazing

    Chrissy Jones
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed. Other than the humor of the water only breaking as baby is crowning, it was GREAT to see a woman laboring in a natural position. With my first child I BEGGED to move onto my hands and knees as they were trying to force me to labor flat on my back, for the convenience of the doctor and nurses. I was bullied into laboring in an uncomfortable position and there were many complications.

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    Lisa Wilson
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My water broke like this when I delivered my first child. Wish I had a picture like this.

    Susie Yoho
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine too except I was on my back plus I was suffering from having way to much amniotic fluid and it was a well it didn't turn out as we wanted. But on a lighter side sorry but I really think I would prefer my catcher to have his eyes one the ball so to speak!

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    Carolyn Peters
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    About to arrive and making quite a splash.

    Yasmine tarek
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no i idea what am i looking at ? Help

    Laura Ni Conmhidhe
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being on one's knees is actually better suited for delivery than being on one's back

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    Chrissy Jones
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Humorous photo...AND great to see mama on her hands and knees, a superior birthing position than flat on the back. This is a good doctor.

    Glori Resto
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how completely calm he looks. That is a man confident in his abilities.

    Beth Corbin
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He looks so calm...everything's under control!

    Tonya Shaffer
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't know women gave birth on their knees.

    Abbey Swymer
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can give birth however you like. There is no right way. In my opinion, gravity helps. I had a homebirth and gave birth on my knees...

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    Totally Magical Unicorn
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love the Slip n' Slide!

    Angie Dorrington
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What an amazing shot! Very cool doctor

    Candy Leu
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happened when I gave birth, my baby came quickly and the waters burst

    Cyndee Stark
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! Captured that perfect moment.

    Sarah-Marie Zeraphic-McFarlane
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one made me chuckle, just the complete humility of such a bueatiful moment!

    Shelley Porter
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow he's calm under pressure...js!!

    Gordon Hensley
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never seen a doggy style birthday is that common

    Diana Sweeney
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My water broke as the baby was entering the world as well, but I was on my back instead.

    Veronica Tuason
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how he doesn't even look phased

    Libby Wilson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    eww. This is why I would never what to be a doctor.

    Ell Mu
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Knocked his glasses off 😂😂💪

    Tina Russell
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What the hell is wrong with you people saying the woman in this picture has no a*s? Really? Get some consideration for the feelings of others. Women come in all shapes and sizes people! Just because you have a meaty a*s or perhaps a fat a*s or you like a meaty a*s or fat a*s on a woman doesn't give you the right to criticize.

    Mark Kennedy
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At this point, don't get in the way!

    Stuart M.
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is an entirely natural birthing position. I myself was born by Caesarian section, and although it never did me any physical harm, each time I leave the house I'm compelled to exit via the window.

    Jazmyn B (Jaz)
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does he not even flinch when such a big spray of water (?) comes towards him?

    Kira Thesloth
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha this just happened to a nurse where my sister works. Only it was a bag of fat that exploded. To me that's much grosser!

    Kira Thesloth
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Though the tush in the air here makes me think of poop, lol.

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    Tierra James
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have had this happen in my delivery room its awesome and messy

    Sandy Griffin
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one grosses me out a little, I have to be honest. I admire the doctor's soicism, though. Lol.

    daniellabob
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This woman is giving birth on her knees, that's a first for me I had never heard of that, squatting yes in water yes but on the knees never. No wonder!!!!!

    Sandi Brill
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OH WOW! I'm happy I couldn't see what happened to MY Dr. He cut my daughter's cords bc it was wrapped around her neck & I remember blood splattering....do NOT need a pic of it like this! lol

    Elizabeth Grygelko
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is the position for turning a breech baby...rare, but not unusual

    Tanya Allen
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happened when my daughter was delivered too 😳

    Christine Robbins
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a wonderful photo! If I were the mom, I'd gift him with a large framed print.

    Andrea Jenkins Bennett
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That reminds of the time I soaked both the doc and nurse after they broke my water. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

    Lydia Garner
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well worth the win! Haha! SO many thoughts fly through my mind seeing this!

    sofia suarez
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    his face is like whatever i dont have a life anymore

    Melanie VonFange
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This happened with me and my oldest daughter. Somehow someone got a shot of amniotic fluid gushing at the doctor as I pushed her out. That poor doctor.

    Chrissy Jones
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's no big deal. Doctors work on cadavers and learn about very disgusting parasites and other illnesses. Birth is beautiful and powerful.

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    Nancy Resma
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How bad assume is that Dr. Delivering that baby with his eyes closed. Lmbo

    Chrissy Jones
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He obvious saw the big splash headed toward his face as baby came out and the waters broke, so he closed his eyes quickly, it's called blinking.

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    Courtney Lewis
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The look on his face: pure, reigning acceptance.

    Suzi Ra
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kneeling like that is the hardest position to give birth, too.

    Tania Marcil
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually it is not. Gravity helps a lot. This position is more natural than on your back.

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    Sue Perkins
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought water broke way before delivery?

    Rachael Konway
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not like the movies at all. Mine broke right before I was about to start pushing. Some doctors have to break it for them. Some babies are born still inside the intact sac, which is called "en caul".

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    Darla Boles
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is she in the excuse my language but "DoggyStyle" position?

    Zoe Krishel
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some women feel more comfortable on their hands and knees, or squatting. You are not working against gravity. Very normal in some countries and throughout history- people used to use birthing chairs where the women would sit upright and there was a hole in seat!

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    Angela Gilinger
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing like the taste of amniotic fluid to get you going in the morning....poor guy

    Iudith Coman
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor mister doctor, did not see it coming ...

    Zoe Krishel
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh he saw it coming!! Thats why his eyes are closed. This doc has been around for a while

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    Mike Sorenson
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Im sure the little dude was scared to death when the Dr came in the back door. The Dr is lucky that is all he got all over him

    Mike Sorenson
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No wonder the poor little dude was scared to death when the Dr. surprised him when he came in from the back door.

    Bunny Carson
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well my first thought was this is a picture of an old black and white horrormovie. this is a mistake! I didn't know there could be water at this time of the birth. It also took me a while to figure out the mothers postion , because I haven't seen a picture of a mom giving birth while on her kees. After reading the comments I regret I didn't try this position. So thinking about this mother and her doc. It is still brave of her to do it like this, because it is like farting in his face. And the doc agreed on it too. He knew there was not only hot air coming. But still, after knowing this is all normal... Someone picked this picture because it looks disgusting how the doc is beeing splashed.

    Chrissy Jones
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. Are you 12? Giving birth is a PRIMAL experience. There is NO SHAME in birthing. Sometimes people even push out a poop, because when you bear down to push out the baby, it's the same muscles you use in your stomach for pushing out a poo. Birth is a messy and exhausting and beautiful experience. When you get to the final point of labor, you don't give a damn about ANYTHING but getting baby out, safe and healthy.

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    Suzi Ra
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Giving birth while kneeling is the hardest position, too.

    Lilith Faso
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it wasn't fecal...i guess. I really don't know which is worse.

    Helen Purvis
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the amniotic sac breaking. If you don't know that then maybe you need to go back to school?

    Randy Thomas
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    9 years ago

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    This is why they get the big bucks. This is a vulgar picture, that needed not to be shared.

    Jewel Landers
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is nothing vulgar about giving birth. You shouldn't have looked if you are that easily offended.

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    Ashlee Todd
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    9 years ago

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    Oh good god. I'm never having kids. That's disgusting!

    💖 Stacy Rae 💖
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you think that's disgusting then I'm glad that you're never having kids. There are many things worse (or more disgusting) than a spray of amniotic fluid to the face when you're raising a child. I'm sure all the parents here on Bored Panda could attest to this.

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    #9

    Freshly Squeezed

    Freshly Squeezed

    Apple Blossom Families Report

    #10

    First Place Winner. Road To Deliverance

    First Place Winner. Road To Deliverance

    Jaydene Freund – Cradled Creations Report

    Carolyn Peters
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be shown to your teenager when given a hard time.

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    #11

    Honorable Mentions. Catching Her Baby, Born Via Surrogacy

    Honorable Mentions. Catching Her Baby, Born Via Surrogacy

    Leilani Rogers, Photographer Report

    Wendy Knop
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to look twice before I saw it, it is really beautiful.

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    #12

    Absorb

    Absorb

    Bailey Nicole Photography Report

    Janice Takashima
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm surprised there are no comments here. I had the strongest emotional reaction to this photo. The image of encircling and comforting arms and hands around the new life with the potential for the same encircling and comfort. This photo tells a great story.

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    #13

    The End: A New Beginning

    The End: A New Beginning

    Caryn Scanlan Photography Report

    #14

    The First Look

    The First Look

    Amber Denae Photography Report

    Richard Nimz
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'OK, she's screaming. Maybe this is how adults communicate. Odd, but I should be polite to my new hosts.'

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    #15

    Honorable Mentions. Approaching Life

    Honorable Mentions. Approaching Life

    Deborah Elenter Report

    #16

    Honorable Mentions. Surprise

    Honorable Mentions. Surprise

    KimBerly E. Photography Report

    #17

    Honorable Mentions. Joyful Finale

    Honorable Mentions. Joyful Finale

    Elise Hurst Photography Report

    #18

    Honorable Mentions. As She Rose From The Depths

    Honorable Mentions. As She Rose From The Depths

    Tree of Life Doula Photography Report

    #19

    Honorable Mentions. Hello Before Goodbye

    Honorable Mentions. Hello Before Goodbye

    Sarah Boccolucci Photography Report

    Karen Sipes
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That also happened to my son in law. He had several brain surgeries just to stay alive so he could see his daughter be born. He lived for 3 weeks after she was born.

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    #20

    A Beautiful Transition

    A Beautiful Transition

    Birth Unscripted Report

    #21

    Honorable Mentions. Gentle Caesarean Birth

    Honorable Mentions. Gentle Caesarean Birth

    Belle Verdiglione Photography Report

    Amanda Mackenzie B.
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a C-SECTION Mama, this made me cry. Due to the partition I wasn't able to see my son come into the world, and I can very much imagine his tiny newborn face on this little one. 😍 so precious!

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    #23

    Becoming Grandmothers

    Becoming Grandmothers

    The Art of Unscripted Report

    #24

    Honorable Mentions. Before The First Breath

    Honorable Mentions. Before The First Breath

    Birth In Focus Report

    Vanessa Bates
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one freaks me out...purely because it looks like just a head!

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    #25

    Mother's Pure Bliss

    Mother's Pure Bliss

    A&E Caro Photography Report

    Shelley Taylor
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is too airbrushed, it take away the realness

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    #26

    Euphoric First Embrace Together

    Euphoric First Embrace Together

    Kate Murray Photography Report

    #27

    Honorable Mentions. Honoring The Temple

    Honorable Mentions. Honoring The Temple

    Elliana Gilbert Photography Report

    Laura Vela
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those fishnet stretchy hospital panties with jumbo pad.. best feeling though.. once your here, you know you definitely passed the finish line!!

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    #28

    Birth In Colour

    Birth In Colour

    Tree of Life Doula Photography Report

    Fleur Blom
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That placenta looks like a beautiful colorful tree

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    #29

    Ascension

    Ascension

    Angelfire Photography Report

    Golden Rayquaza
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... well... if i saw this i wouldnt take a photo.. but.. whatever

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    #31

    Bathed In The Morning Light She Welcomes New Life

    Bathed In The Morning Light She Welcomes New Life

    Samantha Noel Photography Report

    Megan Siefken
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like this one of all of them. I don't know why.

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    See Also on Bored Panda
    #33

    Honorable Mentions. 17 Years Of Waiting: A Non-fertility Miracle

    Honorable Mentions. 17 Years Of Waiting: A Non-fertility Miracle

    Ker-Fox Photography Report

    Katie Allen
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those are really muscular legs! I don't understand why they are holding the baby's neck that way.

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    #34

    Honorable Mentions. She Holds Her Daughter’s Fingers In Awe And Wonde

    Honorable Mentions. She Holds Her Daughter’s Fingers In Awe And Wonde

    The He{ART} of Motherhood Report

    Mia Melberg
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's some astounding nails om that baby. Those are going to be beautifull

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    #35

    Superman Style Arrival

    Superman Style Arrival

    Birth is beautiful-Captured by Ina Report

    Kim Mick
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only person seemingly aware of the camera is the baby!

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    #36

    Raw Power

    Raw Power

    Vanessa Mendez Birth Photography Report

    Lee Hardy
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone took the time to get ice tea 😉

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    #37

    Looking Inside

    Looking Inside

    Andrea Oleson Report

    Denise Stark
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This really reminded me of just how intense the pain was. Childbirth was much harder that I expected!

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    #38

    The Go-to Position For Slow Labor

    The Go-to Position For Slow Labor

    Leilani Rogers, Photographer Report

    #39

    Honorable Mentions. Rapture

    Honorable Mentions. Rapture

    Katie Mathis Photography Report

    Margaret Buckley
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not sure if that is rapture or relief, but the photo is beautiful.

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    #40

    Honorable Mentions. Future Big Sister

    Honorable Mentions. Future Big Sister

    Public Kiss Photography Report

    #41

    First Wrinkles

    First Wrinkles

    Susan Johnson Photography Report

    Line Ytterhus
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So beautiful, wish We could smell him and the others here as well.

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    #43

    Holding On To Strength

    Holding On To Strength

    Birth Day geboortefotografie Report

    #45

    Moment To Collect

    Moment To Collect

    Lauren Guilford Photography Report

    #46

    Christmas Eve Head Shot

    Christmas Eve Head Shot

    Doula Services by Dianne Report

    Airisama15 Ban
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a powerful reason why you shouldn't yell at your mom! All the pain she passed because of you

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    #47

    Motherland...

    Motherland...

    CreaNostra Photography Report

    #49

    Honorable Mentions. She Believed She Could

    Honorable Mentions. She Believed She Could

    Little Plum Photography by Stephanie Entin Report

    #50

    United We Are Strong

    United We Are Strong

    Lillian Craze Birth Photography Report

    Jasmine Palmer
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww! This one makes me well up. How beautiful!

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    #51

    Within The Waves

    Within The Waves

    Bree Downes Birth Support & Photography Report

    Jamee Matthews
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love her partners face.. so concerned supportive and gentle !

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    #53

    Best In Category: Labor, Determination

    Best In Category: Labor, Determination

    Katie Mathis Photography Report

    #54

    Honorable Mentions. Entangled In The Cord That Ties Us

    Honorable Mentions. Entangled In The Cord That Ties Us

    Cat Fancote – Capturing Birth Report

    Carolyn Leasure
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My son was born 30 days early. His cord was wrapped around 3 times around his neck, hence blue baby. He's 47 now, 6'8"....

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    #55

    Hear Me Roar

    Hear Me Roar

    The Art of Unscripted Report

    #56

    Baby's First Defense

    Baby's First Defense

    An Infinite Moment Photography Report

    Marci Catania
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its called Vernix. It protects the baby from the amniotic fluid they swim in before birth

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    #57

    Honorable Mentions. Droplets Of Mercy

    Honorable Mentions. Droplets Of Mercy

    Elliana Gilbert Photography Report

    Kaylin Brenay
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You do realize most, if not all of these, are taken by birth photographers right?

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    #59

    Riding The Wave

    Riding The Wave

    Cara Bjornson Report

    Abigail Wolfle
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It shows the determination of mothers before having the baby

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