This ecstatic photo of a home water birth in Australia, taken by midwife photographer Jane McCrae, is in the running to win National Geographic's Photo 2011 contest, showing the world how utterly joyous birth can be...something to be thankful for, indeed!The photographer's commentary,
Only a mother can understand the joy of locking eyes with her newborn babe the moment they take their first breath.
After the powerful journey of labor, Natalia embraces her babe for the very first time. Sheer exhilaration, joy and love describes the moment of bringing forth her child. The gentle hand of her midwife, trusting in the innate wisdom of birthLocation: Homebirth. Tumbi Umbi, NSW, Australia
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