Sarah Del Borrello, A surgical welcome into the world. (PEOPLE 2025)

She waited for 42 weeks for labour to begin. But when it didn't, she chose to have an elective caesarean section instead of her VBAC (vaginal birth after previous caesarean). While she grieved the birth she has so carefully planned and prepared for he simultaneously celebrated the beautiful belly birth of her son. Documented in Perth, Western Australia, where photographers are not usually permitted in theatre.

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