These moms, from Cindy Crawford to Ashley Graham and Gigi Hasi to Rumer Wilis, open up about the home birthing experience they had.

No matter what you do, giving birth is an amazing experience.

Mothers have many choices when it comes time to welcome their bundles. From a traditional hospital to the comfort of the living room at home, they can do so in a variety of settings. In recent years, home births have increased to their highest level in 30 years. Many celebrities have spoken out about their experiences giving birth at home. While it's not for everyone, and should only be done with the help of a doctor.

Discover which celebrities gave birth at home.

1. Nikki Reed

Nikki Reed, her husband Ian Somerhalder and their daughter Ava Somerhalder welcomed their second child at home. Nikki Reed, who is very private about her family, shared a picture of the birth and expressed how amazing it was to have their son with them at home.

"A few weeks back, we welcomed our son in what I can only describe as the most beautiful day of my life. Nikki posted's Instagram Story. "In an instant, my heart doubled size after I was born in the water at home and surrounded by love."

2. Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid delivered the baby that she shares with her ex Zayn malik in her farm house located in Pennsylvania. She chose to give birth at her farm house in Pennsylvania after watching the 2008 documentary The Business of Being Born. She also wanted her family to be there to support her during labor. She says that it was a tiring experience but so wonderful to have Zayn hold their child.

"I believe they all knew I had that animal inside me. You look at someone differently when you see them do something like that. I probably looked insane, in fact. "I was an animal woman," said she to Vogue.

3. Rachel Platten

Rachel Platten, in 2021, gave birth at home to her daughter Sophie Jo. It was a "grueling experience" but it was worth it. Rachel Platten reflects on her experience and says that she was in labour for more than two days, but kept going because of the strength provided by Sophie Jo.

When I thought I could not take any more, this incredible, wise little child kept whispering to be 'we can make it mama, we can make it'. So I continued to go one contraction at a tme. I feel like I am a fighter and I will never doubt my strength ever again. "Thank you Sophie for showing what I'm made of and completing our family," Rachel said in an Instagram post.

4. Ashley Graham

Ashley Graham says that giving birth at home to her three children was a empowering experience. Ashley Graham says she feels empowered by her experience of giving birth at home without any medication.

She said this on her pretty big deal podcast . "There is nothing I could face that I would say, "Oh, that's hard, I cannot handle it." "I went through six hours of labor naturally."

5. Elsa Hosk

Elsa Hosk did not always intend to give birth in her home. But when she and Tom Daly moved to Los Angeles, they decided to do it "naturally at home and without drugs, and in water." Elsa wrote a moving essay about her experience on Instagram. She opened up about feeling the "worst fear, pain and darkness" during the most difficult moments of birth. Elsa said that after many hours of laboring, she was able to forget everything as soon as her baby was in her arms.

"I am overcome with love, pride, and happiness. The most painful pain I have ever experienced is gone." She's here. She is here. I tell her that I am so proud of her. She wrote. She had arrived at 7am with the sun, and the room changed from what felt as a horror film darkness to a sun-filled dream.

6. Kehlani

Kehlani gave her daughter birth in her bathroom at home. She says that the unmedicated birth at home was "the hardest and most powerful thing she has ever done." Kehlani's followers were upset that she had shamed others for choosing to deliver in a hospital.

"All births are extremely difficult and transformative. All births are powerful and mind-blowing. Homebirth is as much a medical choice as hospital birth. I don't want to use my experience as a way to make someone else feel bad. It's an amazing journey for anyone who can bring life into the world.

7. Karolina Kurkova

Karolina Kurkova says she has always had an excellent experience with giving birth at her home. When she welcomed her third child in 2021 she said everything was "smooth, beautiful and easy." She knows that it is "not for everyone," but it was what made sense to her.

"It is my home, and I am relaxed." I'm not worried. She told people, "In labor, you really need to feel relaxed and good. It was great to have my husband with me in water and in the pool. He provided me support. He'll tell that it was the most amazing, beautiful, and important thing he has ever done.

8. Cindy Crawford

Cindy Crawford has given birth to her two children at home. She is a pioneer in the home birth movement. She was featured in the 2011 documentary More business of being born. Cindy recalls feeling empowered by the decision she made to bring her children home from the hospital.

You are in your own world. You don't hear someone screaming down the hall, ambulances or people running around you. You choose who you want with you. I was alone in my home within an hour. I was with my husband and baby. Cindy said , "I ate dinner with my husband on a donut."

She continued, "It hurt." It hurt. It hurt. But it was cool...so many of your friends will ask you, "Who delivered your child?" You're like, 'Oh Dr. You're like, "Oh Dr. But I delivered my baby. It was empowering. I could frame it as a way to be a new mother when you feel insecure. I felt like I just ran a marathon."

9. Alanis Morissette

Alanis Morissette delivered her first baby at home. She admits that it was "beyond painful" but says the experience was beautiful in general. She says that she doesn't regret her decision, but she knows it isn't the best choice for everyone.

Alanis, a reporter for Today, said: "I never imagined myself giving birth in a hospital." "My home is my little sanctuary...The birth experience was far beyond pain." It was a truly transcendent experience. I went into this other world. "I had to basically be the little soldier I am, and focus on this beautiful creature that was coming out of me."

10. Maya Rudolph

Maya Rudolph delivered her daughter at her home, but that was not her intention. She claims that her baby came so quickly that she had no time to go to the hospital. Her husband was able to deliver her.

"[A homebirth] wasn't my plan but it happened...because the child came out so quickly. She just glided right into her father's hands. It was scary but awesome. "Hospitals make me anxious because I think they smell like death and strange fluids that pickle other people," she said in Chelsea Later .

11. Alyson Hannigan

Alyson Hannigan gave birth to her three children at home, as it was where she felt most comfortable. She says that although it may not be the best option for everyone, her experience was "phenomenal."

"I didn't want to give birth in a hospital because I dislike hospitals. I also did not want my children born somewhere I hated. I asked myself, "Where do I feel most comfortable?" The choice for me was incredible. We already had a midwife, but we asked if our doctor was needed. He replied, "Sure, but I don't think you need me." Alyson told Yahoo Parenting that a midwife did everything she did.

12. Jade Roper

Bachelor In Paradise actress Jade Roper gave birth to her second child at home accidentally when it arrived earlier than expected. Jade Roper gave birth to her baby in the closet of Jade's bedroom, but medics were able to arrive quickly and help.

She wrote shortly afterwards: "I am still processing this shock, as it was not what I planned. But I am so grateful for everyone who helped us bring our son safely into the world." "My water had broken and 75 minutes after that I gave birth to a healthy baby boy, clutching a stool in our closet. Tanner, Tanner’s mother, my mom, the medics, and firefighters helped me to keep going. I was scared because I felt out of control.

Jade gave birth to her third child at home, but it was this time planned!

13. Rumer Willis

Rumer Willis described her at-home birth experience on the "Informed Pregnancy Podcast" where she provided a detailed play-by-play.

Rumer was surrounded with family, including her mother Demi Moor, sisters Tallulah Wilis and Scout LaRue willis, along with Derek Richard Thomas and a doulah and midwife.

Here is her complete account .

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Title: 13 Stars Who Got Candid About Giving Birth At Home
Sourced From: www.toofab.com/2023/07/16/stars-giving-birth-at-home/
Published Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2023 14:00:13 +0000

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