I love birth photography because it produces stunning pictures. I cherish every single one of the lovely memories I have relating to my child’s birth that I would not otherwise have.

The first time you see your partner holding your child is a feeling that is just as lovely as becoming a mother, which is an unequalled experience. Regardless of how your kid was created or how this small life came into existence, there is soᴍᴇᴛʜing magical about witnessing the person you love the most with your child.

Some of the photographs that a collection of exceptionally talented birth photographers have provided us portray some of the most unforgettable first contacts between a mother and her child, as well as the moving tales that took them to that point.

“This mother’s first delivery in a hospital was incredibly protracted. With her second, she chose to give birth at home, and it was a very different experience. Her second ʙᴀʙʏ was born before the midwife could even get through the door due to how quickly and intensely her labour progressed. I feel like this expresses the joy of giving birth.” (Photo by Monet Nicole)

The mother has never seen her loving son before. She was hospitalized at 33 weeks due to HELLP Syndrome, an uncommon and frequently difficult-to-detect ᴅɪsᴇᴀsᴇ. Her son was delivered two days later, flourishing but in need of a little more assistance. I was permitted to follow her back there in order to get my first glimpse and touch of him. (Photo by Ker-Fox Photography)

“Mom and dad tried for this little child for ᴍᴀɴy, ᴍᴀɴy years… The young child is the best thing in their lives, it was very touching and beautiful to see. (Photo by Milk and Hannah Photo)

“Not only did I shoot this home water birth on Christmas Day, but the mother is my elder sister. I will always treasure the moment I saw her surrender to her body, trust it, and deliver my niece without hesitation. (Photo by Laura Fifield Photography)