Natural birth photography

These are so moving.

When my friend Kerri and I discussed birth photography for my delivery of baby number two, I was really on the fence. My first labor and delivery had been

The one truth about birth. Every birth is different. Even when this is your third birth. They still manage to surprise you. Labor began during a crazy thunder storm on Monday night. We all headed to the birth center only a short time after a heads up, as Diana’s last birth was a quick one. However,

How can a birth story be compressed into a few slides? The answer is, it’s impossible – and that’s OK. But these images may give you some glimpses into the beauty of this peaceful home birth. This Mama birthed her baby in her own arms, in her home, and I’m still in awe of her strength and resilience. If you want your birth story documented, I’d love to chat with you. Oh, and stay tuned for more photos from this beautiful hands-off birth. . . . #liveauthentic #baby #birthphotographyperth ...

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Wow.

Austin, TX-based birth photographer Leilani Rogers knows how to capture not just the birth but the profound meaning behind it.

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Warning: Images are graphic (and so beautiful).