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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This mum clutches her miraculous bundle of joy to her chest, swept with powerful emotions.
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This mum's face expresses all the intensity and agony of giving birth — mixed with unspeakable joy.
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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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With his arms wide and lunging forward, it looks like this little one just wants his mum's embrace!
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Motherhood — the world's greatest rollercoaster of tears and ecstasy.
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This mum can't hold back her sobs at this incredible moment.
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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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