25 raw birth Photos That Capture The beauty And Power Of Delivery

birth photography is an incredibly intimate and powerful art form. To honour this work and the families who choose to document and share these vulnerable moments, the International Association of Professional birth Photographers holds an annual photo contest.

On Wednesday, the IAPBP announced the winners of its 11th annual birth Photography Image Competition, which celebrates excellence across four main categories: labour, delivery, postpartum and birth details.

IAPbP director Liz Cook said in a press release: We are extremely proud of the participants in this year’s competition because despite all that we have suffered in our community in recent years, this contest represents the resistance birth photographers have to overcome unforeseen challenges”

Overall Winner “A Touch Of Love”

best in Labor “Accepting A New Plan”

best In delivery “The First Look”

best In Postpartum “Twins First Latch”