The Naming: Pregnancy/Childbirth #37

Nicole Rose Gelormino

Pregnancy/Childbirth #37

2018

oil on canvas panel

6 x 4”

A squishy, twisty blob of muddy yellow smears along bright white and runched folds. Examining my daughter’s poops became a vital practice and beloved pastime between myself and my husband. The fluid and agreeable-smelling diapers during breastfeeding provided reaffirmation for new parents.