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A Powerful Reminder of the Strength of Moms
Hey there, friends! You know, there are tons of sweet photos out there showing tiny babies being snuggled by their parents, but we rarely see the scars that tell the story of how those little ones entered the world. One particular photo has taken the internet by storm, reminding us all just how remarkable every birth experience can be.
Photographer Mia Johnson recently posted a stunning image of a newborn resting next to his mom’s c-section scar, and the response has been overwhelming. This photo has been shared over 61,000 times and has received more than 200,000 likes! Just take a look at it:
In her caption, Mia shared, “I photographed this mama’s pregnancy a couple of weeks ago, and she expressed her fears about needing a c-section. Just this weekend, she went into labor but had to have an emergency c-section after losing a lot of blood. She reached out to me this morning to capture this moment, showing how her biggest fear turned into a life-saving procedure for both her and her baby.”
I can totally relate to this feeling. I don’t have any pictures from right after my little ones were born, and my first experience was an emergency c-section too. It all happened so fast that I didn’t even think to take a postpartum photo. The surgery was tough, and I felt disappointed that I didn’t get to experience a natural birth. It took me a while to come to terms with it, but eventually, I started to feel proud of my body for navigating such a challenging situation.
C-section births can be really difficult for many moms, and having an image that honors our journeys is super empowering. This mama and Mia perfectly captured the beauty of new life alongside the “battle scar” we get from bringing that life into the world. Seriously, we are such badasses! Going through major surgery and then nurturing our children like it’s no big deal is nothing short of incredible.
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In the end, we all need to recognize just how amazing moms are, no matter how our little ones come into this world.