Best Birth Moments of 2016

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

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