The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers recently announced the winners of its 2016 Image of the Year Competition, and the images are mind-blowingly gorgeous. They provide an up close look at some of the most special and intimate moments of families’ lives. This photo of an underwater birth titled “Underwater birth, baby with gorgeous curly hair” won first place. Read on to see the rest, and prepare to be awed.
En-caul unassisted twin water birth
Best in Category: Delivery
The surge
Best in Category: Labor
Where peace begins
Best in Category: Postpartum
In between two worlds
Honorable mention
It calls to her both loudly and softly in song
Honorable mention
First kiss
When a baby is born at home
Transition
Falling in love
Baby brings joy
Beautiful calm. Heart to heart.
A beautiful contraction
Power
Holding on
While the city sleeps
Strength from her first born
Surrender
Serenity
Birth of Rowan
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