There are about seven babies born every minute in the United States [1], which means a hell of a lot of birth photographers ready to snap memorable and beautiful photos [2] of mamas in labor at any given time. Although not every mother opts for a photographer to capture the intimate moments before and after her baby enters the world [3], there is still an endless number of gorgeous birth photos [4] circulating on social media that deserve to be seen and shared.
In 2018, there has been no shortage of stunning birth photos [5] that have taken our breath away [6], reminding us constantly how unique and beautiful each birth truly is. Ahead, take a peek at some of our favorites of the year.