The winners of the 2018 Birth Becomes Her photography contest were recently announced and this year, the photos are more stunning than ever. Over 1,000 photos were submitted and an international panel of judges and over 20,000 people voted for the winners. Prepare your ovaries for the winners, below.
“Stunning Siblings First Encounter”
This beautiful moment of two siblings meeting for the first time was awarded with "Overall Winner & People's Choice Winner - Overall"
“This is VBAC.”
A newborn rests on its mother's abdomen in the moments after birth. First place winner in the "Fresh/Postpartum" category.
“Half Born and Already Reaching for Mama”
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This incredible photo of a water birth took first place in the "Birth" category.
Selena Rollason of Brisbane Birth Photography
“Nowhere and Everywhere”
This ethereal photo of a mother in labour took first place for the "Labour" category.
“Fist Bump for Mom”
This moving photo of a newborn and mother touching took second place for "Birth."
“Tranquility”
This serene photo of a mother nursing took second place in "Breastfeeding".
“Labour by Candlelight”
This sweet photo of a water birth took second place in "Labour."
“Before the Cut”
For a photo taken minutes before surgery, the sense of calm you can feel from the mother is amazing. Third place in "Labour."
Laura Wando of Laura Cate Photography
“Transition to Earth”
The People's Choice Winner in "Birth" shows the stunning first seconds of a newborn's life.
“Three Souls Labour As One”
This touching photo was the People's Choice Winner for "Labour."
Mylan Torres is Cosmopolitan.com's Photo Editor/Producer, where she curates the site's visuals for daily and long form stories, does photo research and produces photo shoots. Sometimes she even picks up a camera.
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