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10 stunningly raw photos of moms holding their babies for the first time

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10 stunningly raw photos of moms holding their babies for the first time

Moms, remember the marvel of holding your newborn? These breathtaking shots will bring back those moments following birth in their raw glory.

Moms, that first, miraculous moment of holding your newborn is probably seared into your memory. Cradling them, right there, in your arms, forms one of every mom’s most intense experiences.

These photos are collected by Birth Becomes Her, a birth photography community that celebrates the beauty of life. Taken right after birth, these incredible raw shots capture the euphoria of moms holding their babies for the first time.

1. Clutching her miraculous bundle of joy to her chest, this mom is swept with staggering emotion.

10 stunningly raw photos of moms holding their babies for the first time

Image Credit: Elise Hurst Photography Lubbock Birth Photographer, via Birth Becomes Her

2. All the intensity and agony of giving birth is still in this mom’s face — mixed with unspeakable joy.

10 stunningly raw photos of moms holding their babies for the first time

Image Credit: Eden Photography, via Birth Becomes Her

3. Her hand stroking her newborn’s cheek, the proud dad bending over them both…. the sheer tenderness of this moment is unbelievable.

10 stunningly raw photos of moms holding their babies for the first time

Image Credit: Lauren Hodges of Lo Photo, via Birth Becomes Her

4. A mom’s adoring kiss is all the welcome to the world that this newborn needs.

10 stunningly raw photos of moms holding their babies for the first time

Image Credit: Birth Becomes Her

5. With his arms wide and lunging forward, it looks like this little one just wants his mom’s embrace!

10 stunningly raw photos of moms holding their babies for the first time

Image Credit: Monet Nicole – Birthing Stories, via Birth Becomes Her

6. Motherhood — the world’s greatest rollercoaster of tears and ecstasy.

10 stunningly raw photos of moms holding their babies for the first time

Image Credit: Ashley Marston Photography, via Birth Becomes Her

7. This mom can’t hold back her sobs at this incredible moment.

10 stunningly raw photos of moms holding their babies for the first time

Image Credit: Monet Nicole – Birthing Stories, via Birth Becomes Her

8. Born in the comfort of home, this newborn and his family are already wrapped in a glow of peace.

10 stunningly raw photos of moms holding their babies for the first time

Image Credit: Jessica Kirkland Photography, via Birth Becomes Her

9. Pressing a kiss to her beautiful bub’s head, this mom is too overcome for words.

10 stunningly raw photos of moms holding their babies for the first time
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10. All smiles from this bub’s welcoming committee. We’re delighted to meet you, little one!

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This article was originally published on theAsianparent Singapore.

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