Stomach Painting – Baseball
Photo by Shenekaule Shipman
Durham, NC
My aunt painted my stomach for me near the end of my pregnancy. While on the surface it looks like something fun to do, it also showed me that my family embraced me and my pregnancy. This made me feel more secure in becoming a mom – I was surrounded by their support. I wasn’t going it alone.
Father Preparing to Feed Baby
Photo by La’Jeana Leftenant
Durham, NC
Here we see a dad preparing to feed his daughter homemade baby food. By pureeing organic fruits and veggies on their own, these young parents are thinking proactively about their baby’s health while also being cost effective. This dad is engaged in his daughter’s day-to-day life, and is an active partner in her care.
Holding Hands in Labor
Photo by Hadiyyah Kent
Durham, NC
This image is one of unity during the transition to parenthood through a low-intervention labor and birth, with good results for mom and baby. It shows that dad is in the picture, and that it “takes two” through out the whole process, from start to finish.