Birth is an incredible journey that usually encounters a range of emotions such as bordom, frustration, sadness, elation, joy and relief. Here are some of the years best images captured by members of the Canadian Birth Photographers. Enjoy looking through the year’s most interesting birth moments and be sure to comment and tell us your favourites.
It was 3am and they just arrived at the hospital. She rocked her boys back to sleep while laboring to 10cm and she rocked her sweet boy inside her out. | Cradled Creations Birth Photography
There are lots of ways to cut the cord. #waitforwhite | Apple Blossom Families
Surrogacy. The moment you realize you’ve finally done it – brought the love of a child to a family who never gave up hope. | Cat McAteer
In the throes of active labour this kiss is all that she needs to calm her breath and fill her heart. | Krista Evans
After a devastating loss for this family, a surrogate angel was able to give them a healthy baby girl. This Moment is all encompassing of my time with them. | Ashley Marston Photography
The best feeling in the world | Alyssa Kellert Photography
Birth of the placenta | Spiritual Birth Photography
Peaceful Entry | Stacey Lorraine Birth Photography
Labour was very fast and very intense, but once mamma had her baby in her arms there was only love. | Becky Litz Photography, Cranbrook BC
“A mother holds her daughter as she becomes a mother while the midwife comforts and encourages. Support is everything.” | Heather Bays Photography
Sometimes birth is a family affair. | Birth of Hope
Lincoln was born outside, at a little past 7:30am as the sun came up behind him. A perfect outdoor birth. | Vannessa Brown Photography
You and me kid, we did it. | Nova Photography
Holding On and Letting Go | Bien Aime Doula Care
The overpowering feeling of having your baby in your arms is so addicting. | Apple Blossom Families
Sometimes all you need is a gentle, reassuring touch to get you through. | BJ Kivell Photography
Each surge brings her closer to her baby. Here, mama is breathing her way through a particularly intense contraction. | Katia G Photo
Surrounded with so much love… | Sunbeams and Freckles Photography
“This sweet boy just needed to be in his mama’s arms for Mothers Day! Born peacefully (and quickly) at home in the water, while his big brother slept upstairs.” | Alecia T Photo
She already loves him more than life itself | At First Sight Birth Photography
You’ve got this mom | Luciddream Photography
The weigh in! | Felicia Chang Photography
You could feel the intense emotion in the room when this Dad held his daughter for the first time. | Erin Shepley Photography
Through strength and determination this momma achieved her daughter’s birth, the way she dreamed. Renting an Air B n B, her husband drove 3 hours with her labouring on all fours in the back of the family minivan, in order to deliver her baby with the support of a midwifery team comfortable with an HBAC (Home Birth After C-Section). Rose Jora was born in the water, and caught by her daddy on a rainy day in October. “You can only control so much but you can influence almost everything.” | Coastal Lifestyle Photography
Tranquility | Catherine Brown Photography
The best part of birth, other than the squishy new baby of course, are the AMAZING undies!!! I love that Jillian Harris keeps it real in this moment! | Krista Evans
Power and Holding | Breathe In Photography
Two Baby Girls | Amber Bourret Photography
Sweet Relief | Northern Accents Photography
This dad was overcome with emotion at welcoming his son into the world. | Cradled Creations Birth Photography
First latch | Catherine Hilcove Photography
