These Vintage Maternity Photos Are Just Lovely & Timeless

This photo, which is likely from the 1960s, looks like it may have been taken while the woman was sitting on a hospital bed waiting to give birth. It's impossible to know for sure, but it would explain the nervous look on her face.

This beautiful shot shows a woman protecting her belly while standing in a crowd. And, from the look of it, she's definitely in her third trimester!

This photo, which is from the 1940s, according to Getty, shows a pregnant woman getting checked out by a doctor. It's a really nice look at the more clinical side of pregnancy.

A series of photos of this pregnant woman from the 1960s shows her surrounded by what looks like baby shower gifts: little clothes and baby accessories that she's putting away or folding on her belly.

This was another series of photos from the 1960s featuring a man and woman sitting on a beach. In each one the woman is holding up tiny, adorable baby clothes.

This photo of a pregnant woman standing in front of a doorway is a style that is actually still pretty popular today. It really puts an emphasis on her belly!

Here's some proof that this popular pregnant woman pose has stood the test of time. This almost looks like it could have been taken today.

This is another maternity photo from the '60s that looks like it could have been taken today, from the pose to the sheer dress. Personally, it's one of my favorite kinds of maternity photos.

This cute photo of a really pregnant mama — with who we can assume are her two older children — is really sweet and casual. It shows one moment before their family will change forever.

This photo from the '60s is actually kind of hilarious, especially when you think about a baby being pushed around in something this big. And check out her retro dress and shoes! Pretty impressive.

This black-and-white photo from the '70s is much more casual looking than something from a maternity shoot, but that's part of what makes it so great.

At some point in time, pregnant women started bringing little props into their maternity photos. In this one, a pregnant woman holds a flower that matches her dress.

It's not often that you see pregnant women today knitting a blanket for their babies, which is one of the reasons this photo has such a retro feel to it.

Many maternity photos are a bit more serious, so what I love about this one is that the woman has a huge smile on her face.

It's such a special idea to bring your child into your maternity photos. This one from the 1970s shows a mom with her belly and her son.

Maternity photos are always cute when they involve your partner, and this photo from the '70s is a perfect example of that. Take a look at her retro dress and hairstyle, too.

It looks like maternity photos started becoming a little more posed and stylized during the 1970s, especially if you use this one as an example.

Vintage photos weren't edited beyond anything you could do in a dark room, but the fuzzy aspect of this one almost makes it look like a filtered Instagram post.

This casual photo of a pregnant woman relaxing on a bench is probably from the 1950s. It doesn't look very posed, which only adds to its beauty.

This old maternity photo features mom, dad kissing her stomach, and a baby bassinet.

This is another vintage maternity photo that looks like it was filtered just for Instagram. Between the lighting and the softness, it's really pretty to look at.