These award-winning birth images will take your breath away
These powerful images document the struggles and joy of bringing new life into the world. We have permission to share these 2017 category winners and honourable mentions chosen by the International Association of Birth Photographers for its annual competition. Just a note that many of the photos below are intense and graphic, so reader discretion is advised.
The overall winning shot is Road to Deliverance, from Jaydene Freund of Cradled Creations
Best In Category: Labour Determination from Katie Mathis Photography
Best In Category: Delivery With A Splash from Elizabeth Farnsworth Photography
Best In Category: Postpartum Straight from Heaven from Natasha Hance – Birth Unscripted
Best In Category: Birth Details Pieces of Me from Kourtnie Scholz – KEDocumentary
Honourable mentions:
Joyful finale from Elise Hurst Photography
Gentle caesarean from Belle Verdiglione Photography
Hello before goodbye from Sarah Boccolucci Photography + Birth Services
Three's not a crowd from Snap Life Photography
En caul, posterior, nuchal hand surprise babe from KimBerly E. Photography
Birth of a mother from Cat Fancote - Capturing Birth
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