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.
2. All the intensity and agony of giving birth is still in this mom's face — mixed with unspeakable joy.
3. Her hand stroking her newborn's cheek, the proud dad bending over them both.... the sheer tenderness of this moment is unbelievable.
4. A mom's adoring kiss is all the welcome to the world that this newborn needs.
5. With his arms wide and lunging forward, it looks like this little one just wants his mom's embrace!
6. Motherhood — the world's greatest rollercoaster of tears and ecstasy.
7. This mom can't hold back her sobs at this incredible moment.
8. Born in the comfort of home, this newborn and his family are already wrapped in a glow of peace.
9. Pressing a kiss to her beautiful bub's head, this mom is too overcome for words.
10. All smiles from this bub's welcoming committee. We're delighted to meet you, little one!
This article was originally published on theAsianparent Singapore.
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