Birth art

"Our bodies are so strong, so incredible, and beautiful even with flaws and scars and weaknesses."

Society tends to want to look at a sanitized, ‘perfect’ version of reality on social media. However, life is anything but. And if you want the truth, the real truth, you’ve got to be prepared to see all the various shades of it without shying away.

The ring of fire is the name given to the burning sensation some women experience when a baby's head crowns. For an idea of the feeling, put one finger on each side of your mouth and pull the edges of your lips apart - the sensation is similar.

My ideal home birth turned into into a hospital birth, which became a c-section. After three days of labor, I was so thankful to finally meet our sweet baby!

The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers has announced the winners of its annual awards in five categories, honouring entries from around the world.

Love is a beautiful thing. It's amazing to find the person who is always there for you, helps you grow and become better, loves you with all your flaws and imperfections.

Home birthing friends talked about the calmness of their natural birth experiences. I believed it was possible for me as well.

"Tired, super swollen, and in complete bliss."

Birth Project Gallery – Amanda Greavette

Do these photos make you want to have a water birth?