Women are warriors.

Just look at these pictures and tell me you don't agree.

The International Association of Professional Birth Photographers announced the winners of the 2020 Birth Photography Image Competition earlier this year

What this means is that these winning photos are the best of the bunch globally, capturing families deep in the primal drama, bravery and also breathtaking beauty of birth.

Content note: These images contain nudity and depictions of birth.

Natalie Weber of Natalie Zepp Photography

“Denial”

Location: United States<

Best in Postpartum

Kristy Visscher of Kinship by Kristy

“Vernix Constellation”

Location: Australia

Best in Labor

Shea Long of Coastal Lifestyles Photography

“Morning Light Creeps In”

Location: Canada

Member's Choice Best in Labor

Sophia Costa of  The Sophia Co

“I am a Birthing Goddess”

Location: United State

Member's Choice Best in Fresh 48

Martha Lerner of zenmamalove

“Her Cup Runneth Over…”

Location: United States

Honourable Mention

Daniela Justus of Daniela Justus Fotografia

“In Between”

Location: Brazil

For more stunning award-winning images, check out Birthphotographers.com

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