What 24 Animals Look Like in the Final Moments Before They Give Birth

Feeling life blossom within you and anticipating motherhood is both magical and moving. Though many expectant moms may dislike their looks during pregnancy, they remain irresistibly cute. Whether the baby is human, puppy, or snake, every new life is priceless, and each pregnancy is a tiny miracle. These touching photos prove it.

1. Even if you don’t feel cute, you still look adorable.

In a quiet forest nook, Hazel the hedgehog readied for birth. As her belly rounded, she piled twigs, leaves, and moss into a snug nest, quills poised to shield her brood. Her mate Quill delivered berries and insects, his devotion clear. One peaceful night she labored, and with his steady help welcomed a squeaking litter that instantly filled her heart.