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19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The 4th Trimester

The reality of becoming a new mom is surreal and scary at times, but the moment you hold that baby in your arms you feel at peace. You forget about the traumatic birth experience and the pain you endured knowing you brought a little miracle into this world. Motherhood is a sense of euphoria.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2021
Date Uploaded: 09.2021
Photo Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 2000D
Copyright: © Ariela Karpovich