Stunning Photographs of Women in Labour Show the Realities of Giving Birth

Stunning Photographs of Women in Labour Show the Realities of Giving Birth

We expect birth to be hard, we are well aware that it ain’t easy. Usually what comes to mind is handling the pain, but often the hardest part is making the choice to deviate from your original birth preferences.

From water births to home births, from new mothers breastfeeding to touching support from partners – these images showcase the intimate moments of birth from all over the world.

“The wisdom and compassion a woman can intuitively experience in childbirth can make her a source of healing and understanding for other women.” – Stephen Gaskin ​