Having a photographer at the birth of a child is not unheard of these days. Birth photos are a beautiful memento of one of the most extraordinary experiences in a mother’s life. A Florida-based family photographer Kathy Rosario has captured the emotional moment her close friend gave birth to her third child, a baby girl, during an at-home water birth.

Photographer Kathy Rosario of K Ro Photography has always been interested in capturing stunning photos of pregnancy, childbirth, and babies. According to Kathy, when a woman gives birth at home, it creates a different atmosphere filled with pure bliss and tranquility. She has been used to capturing moments of childbirth, but there is something about home birth that makes the moment extra special.

There’s something compelling about birth. Despite the pain and raw edge, birth and the story of birth have drawn people in for as long as we remember. Not really a surprise then that images of birth and of newborn babies, awake our curiosity and evoke a sense of calm joy, even though the photos might be confronting.

Here you can see how she prepares for her home water birth by getting into the tub and breathing through her contractions. (Photo: Kathy Rosario)

Contractions are coming on strong and labored popsicles are all she needs! She made them herself 🙂 (Photo: Kathy Rosario)

Mom reaches down and pulls out her baby, bringing her into the world for her first breath! (Photo: Kathy Rosario)

Baby’s first breaths of life, as mommy pulls her out into the world! (Photo: Kathy Rosario)

Mommy just found out she had a girl, after having 2 boys! Pure bliss. (Photo: Kathy Rosario)

Look at that smile on mommy’s face! She finally has her little girl 🙂 (Photo: Kathy Rosario)

Breastfeeding is the best give a mother can give her child, liquid gold! (Photo: Kathy Rosario)