This Photo Series Offers an Inside Look at the Beauty of Childbirth
by N/A, 10 years ago |
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Photographer Jenny Lewis' new photo book "One Day Young," captures mother and child one day after childbirth. Her hope is to shatter the myth that women should be afraid of motherhood, childbirth and parenting.
24 hours after giving birth, these women are photographed with their children.
Shanelle and ArissaÂ
Joti and Kiran
Lewis hopes to capture the amazing bond between mother and child.
Kyle and WinonaÂ
She also hopes to dispel the fears of new moms.
Kim and PerseusÂ
Mairead and Fia
“When I became a mom, I felt a real responsibility to go up to pregnant women and say you're going to be OK," she told BuzzFeed. "I experienced two good and uncomplicated births and felt calm and empowered."
Theresa and ThomasÂ
Clementine and ImogenÂ
She wanted to show new moms that they are still themselves after having their babies.
Rebecca and OsirisÂ
Karla and RiverÂ
Xanthe and LouieÂ
“I find the collection of images defiant and beautiful, challenging the expected vision of those first 24 hours, a pure celebration of what it means to be a mother,†she said.
Laurie and TyrickÂ
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