Kirstie Perez is an experienced birth photographer, but this delivery surprised even her. During her pregnancy, the mom had been suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum, a condition characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and electrolyte disturbance. Her husband had been at her side throughout it all, including the 4 times the woman was hospitalized. The couple hired Kirstie to document the culmination of this experience at the hospital and she did a wonderful job. The photos are so powerful, they could easily compete for the top prizes at the most prestigious birth photo competition. However, when Kirstie told the husband that she captured him crying seeing his son he said, “That’s not why I was crying.”
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“He helplessly watched his wife vomit profusely for 285+ days”
Image credits: Kirstie Perez Photography
“He witnessed her lose 30 pounds in pregnancy not being able to nourish herself due to Hyperemesis Gravidarum & preeclampsia”
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“She was hospitalized 4 times for dehydration throughout her pregnancy”
Image credits: Kirstie Perez Photography
Image credits: Kirstie Perez Photography
“Ate more dinners on the front steps of their home than he could count because any scent literally made her ill”
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“After months of simply being there for her as much as possible, he supported her during birth”
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“I told him I captured him crying seeing his son and he said, “That’s not why I was crying.”
Image credits: Kirstie Perez Photography
“Puzzled, I asked what he meant”
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“He teared up again and said”
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“This is the first time I have seen her smile in 10 months”
“Men, please understand how powerful your empathy can be. To all of the mothers who have traumatic pregnancies and still find a way to smile…thank you for sacrificing yourself and enduring to bring your precious child into the world. That is no easy feat.”
Image credits: Kirstie Perez Photography
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