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.

Through the chaos, this momma remained strong and calm as she birthed her baby straight into her husband’s hands. – Salt City Birth & Newborn Photographer, Utah

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. – Ali Art and Photography, California

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. – Green and Grey Photo, South Carolina

When this momma knew 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. – Erin Beth Birth, Texas

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. – Carmen Bridgewater, Texas

Freshly born at home and taking in their new environment: It was a quiet moment as momma examined every inch of her new baby. – Lawren Rose Photography, Texas

In the middle of a transition, they walked outside to witness a rainbow after a storm. While admiring the divine timing of the beautiful rainbow during the short breaks between contractions, this momma rode each wave, one at a time. Such a wonderful reminder that storms may come and they will always pass, a birthing new beauty. – My Lovestones, California

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. – Leigh B Photo, Maryland