There's something about the word 'dilation' that makes me irrationally uncomfortable; it suggests a widening, a swelling, an engorging of bodily fluids to facilitate the smooth passage of something into, or out of, the human body.   

There's something about the word 'dilation' that makes me irrationally uncomfortable; it suggests a widening, a swelling, an engorging of bodily fluids to facilitate the smooth passage of something into, or...

As most other women, I gained a lot of weight during pregnancy. To be honest, I wasn’t sad or depressed about my postpartum body as I was (and I still am) overwhelmed with joy and love for our daughter. However, few weeks...

As most other women, I gained a lot of weight during pregnancy. To be honest, I wasn’t sad or depressed about my postpartum body as I was (and I still am)...

Hana Erskine

For every soul we create, there is a soul that we felt a connection with first. The one who helped us create life. The one who watches on helplessly while the woman he loves, moans and howls through labor stages.

For every soul we create, there is a soul that we felt a connection with first. The one who helped us create life. The one who watches on helplessly while the woman he...

Kirstie Perez

As a birth photographer, each chance I get to document a home birth is special, but this family holds a special place in my heart. I’ve had the honor of capturing the births of two of Brooke’s three children. In each...

As a birth photographer, each chance I get to document a home birth is special, but this family holds a special place in my heart. I’ve had the honor of capturing...

Kristin Waner

Childbirth is the greatest miracle of life, a truly magical moment to both, the expecting parents and the newly-born baby. However, as beautiful as the experience is, it's also very stressful for every party involved, from the mother to the medical...

Childbirth is the greatest miracle of life, a truly magical moment to both, the expecting parents and the newly-born baby. However, as beautiful as the experience is, it's also very stressful...

Batman gets all the credit for being an awesome guy, but while he might be good at kicking ass and keeping the world safe, you don't see him delivering babies, do you? No, but as you can see from these awesome...

Batman gets all the credit for being an awesome guy, but while he might be good at kicking ass and keeping the world safe, you don't see him delivering babies, do...

James Gould-Bourn

I had the honor of taking part in the most amazing miracle in the world! The miracle of giving birth! It was the first one I had ever photographed, it was long and emotional. I have seen many examples of love,...

I had the honor of taking part in the most amazing miracle in the world! The miracle of giving birth! It was the first one I had ever photographed, it was...

Ania Pawleta Photography

It's not a secret that social media creates unrealistic standards and expectations for everyone, new mothers included. One day Kathy DiVincenzo, a young mom of two, grew tired of seeing picture perfect moms on Facebook and, together with her friend and...

It's not a secret that social media creates unrealistic standards and expectations for everyone, new mothers included. One day Kathy DiVincenzo, a young mom of two, grew tired of seeing picture...

On August 18th, 2015, 26-year-old Kim Tucci had the surprise of her life: she and her husband, proud parents of three children, found out that they were expecting quintuplets! And after a good pregnancy, on January 28th, Tucci gave birth to...

On August 18th, 2015, 26-year-old Kim Tucci had the surprise of her life: she and her husband, proud parents of three children, found out that they were expecting quintuplets! And after...

In honor of Mother's Day (Sunday May 8th in the US, in case you've forgotten...), we thought we'd share this heartwarming, and perhaps heartbreaking series of photographs of mothers helping their daughters give birth

In honor of Mother's Day (Sunday May 8th in the US, in case you've forgotten...), we thought we'd share this heartwarming, and perhaps heartbreaking series of photographs of mothers helping their...