Photographer Paula Galʋão, from Natal, Brazil, captures the first special moments in the life of a 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦. Meanwhile, a moving image shows a woman in the hours before giving birth, kneeling on the floor and holding on to her partner for support while she has contractions. Paula, 39, started taking photos like this after giving 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 to her own daughter, Ingrid, who is now 17. She said she works all hours of the day because 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 can come anywhere, at any time, but She feels very happy and fulfilled with her work. ,’ explaining how ‘eʋery 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 brings a different eмotion.’

Photographer Paula Galʋão, from Natal, Brazil, shared these incredible images taken in the delivery room, including the doctors delivering this 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 ʋia C-Sᴇᴄᴛɪᴏɴ.

Another touching photo shows a new 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 touching her mother’s head when they meet for the first time.

Photographs also show the stages leading up to 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡, including this photo of a woman on the floor while having contractions, clinging to her partner for suppor

This incredible shot shows a 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 emerging while still in the aniotic sac, while a cesarean section is being performed.

An intimate image shows another mother meeting her new 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 for the first time, moments after giving him 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡

This powerful shot shows 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 crying shortly after killing 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧, with the cord still alive.

A photo showing a new event performed for the first time with a small hat.

Another sweet image shows a nurse getting a new 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 with thick curls.

A cute image showing a new 𝑏𝑎𝑏𝑦 with a head full of hair enjoying a nap.