Birth of a Mother is a series by Imogen Freeland which features intimate photographs of pregnant women and new mothers at home.

Amy Schumer and Christy Turlington Burns are among the more than 250 women who submitted their photos to the Life After Birth project

The placenta delivers oxygen and nutrients, while also removing waste from your baby’s blood. It also transfers antibodies to your baby.

“This is me one day after giving birth. Belly still swollen from extra fluid, stretched skin and muscles, and a uterus that had grown to the max. I was prepared for that. _ One week later, I left Cubby with my mother. I needed to get out of the house and he was sleeping, so it was better for him to stay. My first solo trip. And just as I was about to enter the Target, I had this overwhelming wave of emotion that I was so very much not prepared for. _ I was totally alone. I started crying…

Vincent Ferrané, based in Paris, France, began taking photos of his wife nursing after the birth of their child. His photos range from powerful shots to candid snaps depicting the reality of the process.

This travelling exhibit hopes to change the conversation around the postpartum experience by showcasing 250 photos of real women's bodies after birth.

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