These Moms Breastfeeding For the First Time Prove the Beauty in This Instant Connection

For many moms who decide to breastfeed, that first latch (hopefully) comes shortly after their little one's birth. Whether they opt to let their little one breast crawl — when the baby is placed on mom's stomach and uses the scent of the nipple to find their way to her breast to begin breastfeeding at just minutes or hours old — or attempt to nurse with help from experienced hospital staff, the moment can be mesmerizing. Although they may not realize it at the time, parents who have birth photographers capture their deliveries may also have their first time nursing documented, as these new moms did.

Breastfeeding can be a difficult journey, but these breathtaking photos of moms nursing for the first time showcase the instant and stunning connection that forms between mom and baby.