65 Photos That Prove Birth Is Beautiful

In my line of work — writing for a parenting website — there's nothing more beautiful than a baby. Except, perhaps, for that child's entrance into the world. From the time a couple walks (or rolls) into the birthing suite to the moment mom and baby meet, every aspect of childbirth is worth capturing on film (well, maybe with the exception of the actual birth). Don't believe me? Here, 65 magical birth moments that are sure to make you say, "aww."

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Tears of Joy
Flickr user 4NZik

Tears of Joy

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Meet and Greet
Flickr user siamEye

Meet and Greet

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Ready, Set, Go!

Ready, Set, Go!

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Wrapped Around Her Finger

Wrapped Around Her Finger

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Proud Parents

Proud Parents

Source: Shaunae Teske

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First Family Photo
Flickr user Selbe B

First Family Photo

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Snuggle Session
Flickr user Penumbra

Snuggle Session

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Stand by Me

Stand by Me

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The Calm After the Chaos
Flickr user deovolenti

The Calm After the Chaos

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Mom's First Kiss
Flickr user KauaiGuy808

Mom's First Kiss

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Hello, Sunshine

Hello, Sunshine

Source: Shaunae Teske

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The Generation Gap

The Generation Gap

Source: Shaunae Teske

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Just the Two of Us
Flickr user kingary

Just the Two of Us

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One Step at a Time
Flickr user MammaLoves

One Step at a Time

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Mama, Meet Baby
Shutterstock

Mama, Meet Baby

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Stolen Moment

Stolen Moment

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Thank Heaven For Little Girls
Kathy Wolfe Photography

Thank Heaven For Little Girls

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One Happy Family

One Happy Family

Source: Shaunae Teske

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Forever and Always

Forever and Always

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She Did It

She Did It

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Double the Joy
Flickr user CafeMama

Double the Joy

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Never Let You Go
Flickr user KauaiGuy808

Never Let You Go

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Curiouser and Curiouser
Flickr user gregoryrallen

Curiouser and Curiouser

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I Got You, Babe

I Got You, Babe

Source: Shaunae Teske

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From One Dad to Another

From One Dad to Another

Source: Shaunae Teske

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Snug as a Bug
Flickr user FU510N

Snug as a Bug

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Someone's Sleepy

Someone's Sleepy

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What's My Name Again?
Flickr user Jason DeRusha

What's My Name Again?

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Daddy Duties

Daddy Duties

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Leaving a Mark

Leaving a Mark

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Stealing the Spotlight

Stealing the Spotlight

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Rise and Shine

Rise and Shine

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Cherubic Cheeks
Flickr user deovolenti

Cherubic Cheeks

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Here's Looking at You
Flickr user Sterlingely

Here's Looking at You

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The Birthing Team
Flickr user shawnotron

The Birthing Team

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Calm, Cool, and Collected
Flickr user lpettinati

Calm, Cool, and Collected

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Welcome to the World
Flickr user tianderson

Welcome to the World

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Time For a Selfie

Time For a Selfie