Childbirth is the most painful thing a woman will experience in her lifetime, and it can happen more than once. All the pain and suffering is forgotten once the mother is introduced to her baby for the first time and it is placed in her waiting arms. The bond that happens between them at that moment is something that will last a lifetime.
The first 24 hours after giving birth are difficult to explain, especially for a first child. The body is going trough so many physiological and hormonal changes, leaving the mother in total chaos and utterly exhausted. Yet, you won’t see a single mother complaining or frowning at this period. They are all radiant, shining with motherly love, finaly understanding what our mothers have been telling us all along.
For years photographer Jenny Lewis has been photographing day-old mothers with their newborns, capturing their strength, determination, and gentleness their showing, neglecting their own aches and pains, because that’s what mother’s do.
See the earnest and wonderful images of mothers with their fragile treasures.
Theresa and Tommy
Tara and Penelope
Rae and Renwick
Nicola and Verity
Leanh and Lachlan
Katharina and Tito
Jhanne and Llily
Jenny and Nora
Jenny and Max
Chieska and Floyd
Bertie and Alma
Helen and Hudson
Hazel and Ruby
Anna and Sky
Laurie and Tyrick
Liana and Archer
Gemma and Reuben
Marley and Etta
Lara and Martha
Joti and Kiran
Lorna and Josephine
Rosie and Buddy
Hannah and Romilly
Laura and Finn
Kim and Perseus
Dilek and Noah
Clemmie and Imogen
Jenny and Suki
This is the beginning of motherhood.
