Birth, labor, labor pain, and breathtaking photographs were set apart from the rest of the collection. Some depict tender moments between couples during tranquil birthing in water, while others showcase a young girl’s initial encounter with her newborn brother in a birthing pool.
An exhausted new mother cradling her newborn encapsulates the weariness brought about by labor and sleepless nights in a single photograph. Taken by Marjke Thoe of Marjke Thoe GeboorteFotografie in Belgium, the image titled “Sign Siblings First Eat” freezes the moment a young sister gazes upon her baby brother for the first time.
Neely Ker-Fox of Ker-Fox Photography in Green Bay, Wisconsin, immortalized the beautiful moment of a new mother nursing her newborn in the birthing pool. Australian author Lacey Barratt captures the exhaustion and exhilaration of this initial day post-childbirth in her book “Rebirth.” In her film “Transition to Eat,” Belgian artist Carole De Vuyst captures the heartrending moment when a newborn baby brother cries for the very first time.
These photographs encapsulate the profound moments of a mother’s journey, from the serene tranquility of water birthing to the raw, emotional beauty of the first interactions between siblings. They remind us of the incredible strength and beauty inherent in the process of bringing new life into the world.
