The mom, Chelsea Phillips, wasn’t aware that her first-born had made waves in the delivery room until the doctor shared the photo. The baby, now 10 weeks old, is doing well and will likely head home in a month.  More from The Stir: Image of Baby Born in Amniotic Sac Gives Us an Awesome Look at the Miracle of Birth The amniotic sac, of course, is the membrane surrounding a fetus in the womb. It usually breaks during labor, but on the rare occasions it doesn’t, it gives us a startlingly clear glimpse of what a baby’s life is really like in there. All I can say is it looks cramped! Those curled up legs, those hands pressed on the sides, it makes me want to break that baby out of there so he can stretch his legs. That said, it does also look warm, dark, and cozy … and given babies rarely seem all that happy in those first few minutes they’re out, the womb must clearly be a comforting place. After all, for nine months, it’s been home — and I think it’s pretty amazing to have the opportunity to see this “home” for ourselves. What’s the most awe-inspiring birth photo you’ve ever seen? Image via Cedar Sinai Medical Center

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title: “Baby Born In Amniotic Sac A Rare Glimpse At Life Inside The Womb Photo " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-02” author: “Jill Baker”


The mom, Chelsea Phillips, wasn’t aware that her first-born had made waves in the delivery room until the doctor shared the photo. The baby, now 10 weeks old, is doing well and will likely head home in a month.  More from The Stir: Image of Baby Born in Amniotic Sac Gives Us an Awesome Look at the Miracle of Birth The amniotic sac, of course, is the membrane surrounding a fetus in the womb. It usually breaks during labor, but on the rare occasions it doesn’t, it gives us a startlingly clear glimpse of what a baby’s life is really like in there. All I can say is it looks cramped! Those curled up legs, those hands pressed on the sides, it makes me want to break that baby out of there so he can stretch his legs. That said, it does also look warm, dark, and cozy … and given babies rarely seem all that happy in those first few minutes they’re out, the womb must clearly be a comforting place. After all, for nine months, it’s been home — and I think it’s pretty amazing to have the opportunity to see this “home” for ourselves. What’s the most awe-inspiring birth photo you’ve ever seen? Image via Cedar Sinai Medical Center

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title: “Baby Born In Amniotic Sac A Rare Glimpse At Life Inside The Womb Photo " ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-19” author: “Daniel Diaz”


The mom, Chelsea Phillips, wasn’t aware that her first-born had made waves in the delivery room until the doctor shared the photo. The baby, now 10 weeks old, is doing well and will likely head home in a month.  More from The Stir: Image of Baby Born in Amniotic Sac Gives Us an Awesome Look at the Miracle of Birth The amniotic sac, of course, is the membrane surrounding a fetus in the womb. It usually breaks during labor, but on the rare occasions it doesn’t, it gives us a startlingly clear glimpse of what a baby’s life is really like in there. All I can say is it looks cramped! Those curled up legs, those hands pressed on the sides, it makes me want to break that baby out of there so he can stretch his legs. That said, it does also look warm, dark, and cozy … and given babies rarely seem all that happy in those first few minutes they’re out, the womb must clearly be a comforting place. After all, for nine months, it’s been home — and I think it’s pretty amazing to have the opportunity to see this “home” for ourselves. What’s the most awe-inspiring birth photo you’ve ever seen? Image via Cedar Sinai Medical Center

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title: “Baby Born In Amniotic Sac A Rare Glimpse At Life Inside The Womb Photo " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-19” author: “Viola Clark”


The mom, Chelsea Phillips, wasn’t aware that her first-born had made waves in the delivery room until the doctor shared the photo. The baby, now 10 weeks old, is doing well and will likely head home in a month.  More from The Stir: Image of Baby Born in Amniotic Sac Gives Us an Awesome Look at the Miracle of Birth The amniotic sac, of course, is the membrane surrounding a fetus in the womb. It usually breaks during labor, but on the rare occasions it doesn’t, it gives us a startlingly clear glimpse of what a baby’s life is really like in there. All I can say is it looks cramped! Those curled up legs, those hands pressed on the sides, it makes me want to break that baby out of there so he can stretch his legs. That said, it does also look warm, dark, and cozy … and given babies rarely seem all that happy in those first few minutes they’re out, the womb must clearly be a comforting place. After all, for nine months, it’s been home — and I think it’s pretty amazing to have the opportunity to see this “home” for ourselves. What’s the most awe-inspiring birth photo you’ve ever seen? Image via Cedar Sinai Medical Center

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title: “Baby Born In Amniotic Sac A Rare Glimpse At Life Inside The Womb Photo " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-24” author: “Rachelle Mayson”


The mom, Chelsea Phillips, wasn’t aware that her first-born had made waves in the delivery room until the doctor shared the photo. The baby, now 10 weeks old, is doing well and will likely head home in a month.  More from The Stir: Image of Baby Born in Amniotic Sac Gives Us an Awesome Look at the Miracle of Birth The amniotic sac, of course, is the membrane surrounding a fetus in the womb. It usually breaks during labor, but on the rare occasions it doesn’t, it gives us a startlingly clear glimpse of what a baby’s life is really like in there. All I can say is it looks cramped! Those curled up legs, those hands pressed on the sides, it makes me want to break that baby out of there so he can stretch his legs. That said, it does also look warm, dark, and cozy … and given babies rarely seem all that happy in those first few minutes they’re out, the womb must clearly be a comforting place. After all, for nine months, it’s been home — and I think it’s pretty amazing to have the opportunity to see this “home” for ourselves. What’s the most awe-inspiring birth photo you’ve ever seen? Image via Cedar Sinai Medical Center

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