The power of two women. Touching photos of childbirth, during which a mother supports her daughter

“She showed incredible care for her daughter during the birth, and it was so moving that I burst into tears,” shared photographer Vivienne Strambridge (photo: huffingtonpost)

“Mom supports her daughter when she starts having contractions,” notes the author of the next frame, Monet Nicole (photo: huffingtonpost)

"A special moment between a young mother and a new grandmother, where the mother expresses how proud she is of her daughter," says photographer Joe Price (photo: huffingtonpost)

“This woman’s mother and doula joined forces to make sure she was comfortable. And while the doula massaged her arms, the mother massaged her back to ease the pain. Here we see a great example of women helping each other,” Isabelle Steinert comments on her photo (photo: huffingtonpost)

"This photo is very special to me because it is my own daughter being born, and the expression on my mother's face during the birth was absolutely priceless. My father was behind the camera that day because I couldn't take photos," shared photographer Coco Rojas (photo: huffingtonpost)

“During an intense labor, the comfort and peace of a mother supporting her daughter is simply amazing,” says author Jessica Mehu (photo: huffingtonpost)

“It brought tears to my eyes, because what loving mom and dad are in this picture!” Diana Hamre said about her photo (photo: huffingtonpost)

“She was present with her daughter Danielle throughout the entire process,” Alice Garik commented on the frame (photo: huffingtonpost)

“This woman is a single mother by choice, because her child is from a donor father. And the 81-year-old mother of the woman in labor supported her throughout the entire period, from pregnancy to childbirth,” the author of this picture shares the details (photo: huffingtonpost)

“The mother came and stayed with her daughter for weeks while she waited for her grandchild to arrive, and her support during labor and postpartum was incredible,” says photographer Ashley Hepperman (photo: huffingtonpost)

“I was touched by this mother’s support. She knew exactly what to do to make her daughter feel comfortable: she massaged her back, made sure she ate and drank to maintain her strength,” Isabelle Steinert comments on this shot (photo: huffingtonpost)

“In the delivery room, a mother combs her daughter’s hair,” Lisa Cook added about her photo (photo: huffingtonpost)

“Grandma admiring her grandson,” noted photographer Chelsea (photo: huffingtonpost)

“When the doctor announced the baby’s gender, everyone jumped up and shouted, ‘It’s a boy!’ The mother cried with happiness, looking at her daughter with the utmost adoration and love,” said photographer Marcy Harris (photo: huffingtonpost)