Shannon's black-and-white images capture the intimate and everyday experience of childbirth during COVID, highlighting how home births surged amidst fears associated with hospitals.
During the pandemic, many women preferred to labor at home, driven by fears of isolation in hospitals and the risks of giving birth with masks on.
The rise in home births to 1.5% of total births in 2022 marks the highest rate in three decades, reflecting a significant shift in birth preferences.
Through her lens, Shannon documents the emotional landscape of childbirth at home, blending everyday life with the extraordinary moment of bringing a new life into the world.
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