Monet, birth photographer Nicole Moutrie of Denver, Colorado, United States, has been documenting childbirth for eight years. She conveys the thrill, joy, love, and exhaustion that mothers feel while holding their newborns for the first time in this astounding series of powerful photographs.
Each photograph is significant and conveys several feelings. There is anticipation, relief, anguish, love, curiosity, excitement, joy, and resolve.
Monet claims that she started shooting childbirth after witnessing the birth of her nephew. “Taking photographs of my adorable nephew during his first few hours of life was really fulfilling. From that moment on, I knew I wanted to enter the field of birth photography.
In these mere seconds, everything changes. Not only is it an incredible physical transformation, but a spiritual and emotional one as well.
When asked to describe childbirth, Monet describes it in three easy terms. “Revolutionary, Powerful, Gorgeous.”
And what does Monet think of women after seeing so many give birth to life? “Women during are goddesses! They are linked to a force larger than we are. That is a sight to see.”
Many of us participate in the birth of their own children rather than observe it. We questioned Monet about what it was like to see this marvel objectively.
“The moment of a child’s birth is exhilarating. The instant the child is placed in his or her mother’s arms, I can sense the room’s energy alter tremendously.”
Some mothers are dissatisfied by the fact that not every woman is able to have the birth experience she had wanted or prepared for. Monet’s stunning paintings are capable of depicting how each of these births, whether vaginal or by C-section, leads in an emotional and joyous conclusion.
When asked which of her extraordinary birth photographs is her favorite, Monet said this one.
“This is quite meaningful to me. I believe it reflects what childbirth is like for many women… arduous, satisfying, and stunning. I like the way the umbilical chord sits on her stomach and the relaxation on her face.”
These images capture a wide range of emotions: joy, pain, but ultimately, they capture the love that accompanies the of a new
The relief, exhaustion, joy and instant love parents feel at our ren’s is an absolute life highlight. And to have that moment captured and treasured for a lifetime is a wonderful gift.
Nonetheless, Monet was quick to point out that hospital births are similarly fascinating to see and photograph.
“Hospital births are also wonderful. Some of my most striking photographs were captured during hospital births. Sometimes, the crowning photos available during hospital births are magnificent.