Mums, that first, miraculous moment of holding your newborn is probably seared into your memory. Cradling them, right there, in your arms, forms one of every mum's most intense experiences.
These photos are collected by Birth Becomes Her, a birth photography community that celebrates the beauty of life. Taken right after birth, these incredible raw shots capture the euphoria of mums holding their babies for the first time.
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Image Credit: Elise Hurst Photography Lubbock Birth Photographer, via Birth Becomes Her
This mum clutches her miraculous bundle of joy to her chest, swept with powerful emotions.
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Image Credit: Eden Photography, via Birth Becomes Her
This mum's face expresses all the intensity and agony of giving birth — mixed with unspeakable joy.
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Image Credit: Lauren Hodges of Lo Photo, via Birth Becomes Her
Her hand stroking her newborn's cheek, the proud dad bending over them both.... The sheer tenderness of this moment is unbelievable.
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A mum's adoring kiss is all the welcome to the world that this newborn needs.
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Image Credit: Monet Nicole - Birthing Stories, via Birth Becomes Her
With his arms wide and lunging forward, it looks like this little one just wants his mum's embrace!
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Image Credit: Ashley Marston Photography, via Birth Becomes Her
Motherhood — the world's greatest rollercoaster of tears and ecstasy.
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Image Credit: Monet Nicole - Birthing Stories, via Birth Becomes Her
This mum can't hold back her sobs at this incredible moment.
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Image Credit: Jessica Kirkland Photography, via Birth Becomes Her
This newborn was born in the comfort of home. A glow of peace surrounds his family.
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Overcome for words, mum presses a kiss to her beautiful bub's head.
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All smiles from this bub's welcoming committee. We're delighted to meet you, little one!
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