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Life is an adventure like no other. It starts with a boom which creates life and ends in the most unpredictable ways.
In order to get a glimpse into the complex, raw and overpowering experience of giving birth, we invite you to pull your seats closer. The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers, whose goal is to spread the beauty of birth, announced the best photographs of 2023. And wrapped them up in the fascinating collection below.
If you'd like to see more of the IAPBP's photographs from the previous competitions, check out our previous features here, here and here.
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#1
Best In Birth Details: "Waking Up At Sunrise", Paula Beltrao, Brazil
Clearly sunny 1 year ago
What is happening here? Is it half way out? I had a caesarean so am confused.
Belle Miles 1 year ago
I don't think that if my head was squished I would still be thinking. A caul would probably NOT be so CLEAR. I call Bull. A man made this.
Yeeters 1 year ago
bruh what are you talking about, this is a fairly known phenomenon. Babies just are sometimes born still in their amniotic sacs.
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#2
Best In Postpartum: "The Lovers After", Natalie Broders, United States
#3
Best In Delivery: Fine Art: "Brace For Birth", Laura Brink, Australia
Rebelliousslug 1 year ago
This really is a great perspective to highlight the size of a baby at delivery vs where it’s coming from. If you’re trying to get a man (or woman) to appreciate this, this is a great picture
The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers was created to assist soon-to-be parents with gifted birth photographers. These days the community has well over 1000 members in 52 countries, and continues to grow daily.
The association itself was founded in 2010, and is a proud owner of immensely talented and creative photographers/videographers who put their whole heart into documenting expecting parents' fragile but significant moments.
13 years ago, IAPBP introduced an annual image competition that allows folks to witness the reality of an otherworldly process. The annual competition by IAPBP celebrates the beauty of birth and the skill of birth photographers around the globe in five categories — labor, delivery, postpartum, birth details, and fresh 48.
#4
Best In Delivery: Black & White: "The Expected Meeting", Karoline Saadi, Brazil
#5
Best In Labor: Black & White: "The Loyal Birth Attendant", Laura Brink, Australia
#6
Honorable Mention: "Chaos And Calm", Stefany Pontes, Brazil
#7
Best In Delivery: "Life Beneath The Surface", Mary Beliz , United States
#8
Best Overall: First Place: "Crossing The Veil", Annemarie Fuckel, Germany
#9
Members' Choice: Best In Delivery: "First Touch", Settia Tin, Holland
#10
Best In Labor: "Safe Space", Jessica Innemee, Netherlands
#11
Honorable Mention: "Holding Hands", Ash Blythe, United States
#13
Honorable Mention: "Cry Of Love", Anne Lucy, Brazil
#14
Best In Postpartum: Documentary: "Bed 32", Dania Lauren, Australia
#15
Best In Postpartum: Fine Art: "The Sovereign Family Tree", Laura Brink , Australia
#18
Honorable Mention: "Liminal Space", Megan Angstadt-Williams, United States
Siobhan Gournay 1 year ago
I'd have punched my husband in the throat if he'd done this to me giving birth!
#19
Best In Postpartum: Black & White: "Peaceful Arrival", Annemarie Fuckel , Germany
#24
Honorable Mention: "All Lines Lead To You", Laura Brink , Australia
#25
Honorable Mention: "I Stand In My Power", Lawren Snapka, United States
#26
Honorable Mention: "Postpartum Porcelain Throne Check", Sarah Romero, United States
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John Harrison 1 year ago
1. This is amazing and beautiful. And that's coming from a guy that hates it when people jump on the internet and mindlessly label a picture of a puppy playing with a chew toy "amazing and beautiful". Need more of this, and less of "AITA for not going to my sister's wedding?"
Chez 1 year ago
I've had both a "natural" birth and a C-section and honestly seeing these photos is the first time that I really understood what my body went through. How the hell did I manage to push a 3.2kg child out?? And as someone else said, we do need to see more of this. We should all know what the human body is capable of rather than hiding it behind censorship filters..
Pamela Blue 1 year ago
I had 3 natural births and I was always amazed at what my body was capable of. However, with stitches, that first poop was a nightmare! LOL!
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ADHORTATOR 1 year ago
II was with my wife when she gave birth to our children, the most impressive moments in my life.
Zoni J. 1 year ago
It is absolutely wild how inconsistent the censoring is. Beautiful photos, insane censorship.
Featherking 1 year ago
Word. “Mature content”…? Without this none of us would have been here, my censorship dudes. The only thing more completely natural is death, now come on.
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J Célèste Kee 1 year ago
These photos made me cry! Seeing new spirits entering incarnation, so beautiful and touching 🥰
John Harrison 1 year ago
1. This is amazing and beautiful. And that's coming from a guy that hates it when people jump on the internet and mindlessly label a picture of a puppy playing with a chew toy "amazing and beautiful". Need more of this, and less of "AITA for not going to my sister's wedding?"
Chez 1 year ago
I've had both a "natural" birth and a C-section and honestly seeing these photos is the first time that I really understood what my body went through. How the hell did I manage to push a 3.2kg child out?? And as someone else said, we do need to see more of this. We should all know what the human body is capable of rather than hiding it behind censorship filters..
Pamela Blue 1 year ago
I had 3 natural births and I was always amazed at what my body was capable of. However, with stitches, that first poop was a nightmare! LOL!
Load More Replies... ADHORTATOR 1 year ago
II was with my wife when she gave birth to our children, the most impressive moments in my life.
Zoni J. 1 year ago
It is absolutely wild how inconsistent the censoring is. Beautiful photos, insane censorship.
Featherking 1 year ago
Word. “Mature content”…? Without this none of us would have been here, my censorship dudes. The only thing more completely natural is death, now come on.
Load More Replies... J Célèste Kee 1 year ago
These photos made me cry! Seeing new spirits entering incarnation, so beautiful and touching 🥰
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