Photographer Maegan Dougherty has shared a truly incredible photo on her Instagram page of the moment a mother nursed her two-year-old child while in the midst of labour.
The toddler had apparently been away from her mum for a few hours, and when she arrived at the hospital she wanted to nurse immediately.
“The mum knew her daughter would want to nurse, and she also knew that that may help the labour process,” the birth photographer told the MailOnline.
“Her daughter asked to nurse as soon as she got there, and she said yes.”
Two hours later the mum gave birth to a beautiful little girl, highlighting how nipple stimulation can help move labour along.
Uploading the photos to Instagram, the mum was applauded and praised by plenty of Maegan's followers.
"Such a beautiful moment," wrote one, while another said: "This is amazing!"
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