Navigating the rushes and waves of childbirth from the comfort of home can be a peaceful and empowering experience: just you listening to your body, and your support team providing encouragement. Giving birth at home means you call the shots, and you can control who enters your birth space. Some incredible mommas choose to have their children and family surround them, and others choose to be completely alone or just with their partner.

This collection of images showcases the beauty of home birth, and the divine power of women as they persevere to bring their children earthside. It’s a spectacular collection of the most beautiful home birth photos. There’s no place like home.

When this momma crouched down and rested quietly, you would have never known that she was pushing. With one push, the head was delivered. Her midwife reminded her to take deep breaths and wait for the next contraction, which came quickly. Within seconds of this next stage of labor starting, it was over and she held a beautiful baby boy in her arms. | \\ Texas

Waiting to give birth to the placenta, this new momma lovingly holds her new baby — still connected to her by the cord. Her birthing team was hands off as her body worked to expel the organ that sustained and nourished the new life she had just delivered.

There’s nothing more magical than watching a baby be born into a gentle and loving family. This momma was able to introduce her children to their new siblings just moments after birth. | California

When thisknew the time was near, she found solace on the toilet and almost immediately started pushing. Her whole team worked together to get her into the tub where, moments later, she birthed her baby. |

The connection between these two was undeniable as they worked together to bring their child earthside. Mom surrendered to her body while Dad picked up on her cues and did everything he could to ease her pain. And once their sweet baby was here, they celebrated with a kiss, knowing they did it together. | Maryland

Faced with the choice to resist or surrender, she surrendered and pushed through that pinnacle moment — despite the fear, exhaustion, and pain. The sweet relief of meeting her baby made it all worth it.