They say mothers are biologically wired to forget the pain of childbirth, making them willing to go through it again. If that’s true, then why do these birth photos evoke a rush of emotions, ranging from intense pain to overwhelming joy, in the most beautiful way possible?
This phenomenon is likely because Leilani Rogers, a birth photographer based in Austin, Texas, possesses the skill to capture not only the moment itself but also the profound meaning behind it.
“To capture those fleeting, remarkable moments, you have to work with anticipation,” she explained to POPSUGAR. “Always camera-ready and thinking ahead to the mother’s next move.”
Rogers has documented incredible birth stories, from natural home births to hospital deliveries. Her portfolio includes surrogates delivering twins for expectant couples and babies born inside their amniotic sac. Below, you’ll find a collection of her best work, which will undoubtedly make you reminisce about the day when your own birth story was unfolding
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