Why Hilary Duff wanted her little son to be present as she gave birth to
her second child at home was described by her.
On a parenting podcast, the 35-year-old mother of three talked about her
home birth and the reasons she wanted her son to be there.
Having given birth to both of her kids, Banks and Mae, at home, Duff, who
first gained notoriety as the actress of the Disney Channel series Lizzie
McGuire, has been an outspoken supporter of homebirth.
The decision by the actress and singer to give birth at home was not
without hazards, but she did acknowledge that significant thought and
planning went into the choice. But for her, the advantages of having her
family there at such a significant time far surpassed any possible
hazards.
On The Kelly Clarkson Show, Duff claimed that she felt as though she didn't
need need medical assistance after her straightforward delivery of son Luca
and that giving birth at home to her second kid was the best option for her
family.
"Bringing a child into the world is some of the most difficult labor
someone can perform. You're going to exert yourself to the fullest extent of
your ability to push a kid out, and they won't allow you have water, food,
or snacks at the hospital, according to Duff, as quoted by Today.
But the 'How I Met Your Father' star admitted that at home she ate sushi
while in bed and had a bottle of rosé in her room to drink on after the
birth of her child.
"Having my kids nearby while I give birth is kind of the hippest, dippy
thing about me," she said. I initially thought it was incredibly strange,
but it was lovely to welcome another member in front of everyone.
Duff explained to Dr. Elliott Berlin on the Informed Pregnancy Podcast why
she felt it was necessary for her son to be there during her home birth:
"I'm really big on being upfront and honest with him about how strong women
are and what birthing looks like. He is quite knowledgeable about periods,
therefore it's crucial that I normalize the talk with him for all the future
females in his life.
The mother continued by saying that her kid is "all about periods and it's
important for me to normalize that conversation with him for all the women
that are going to be in his life." It's excellent that Duff is teaching her
kid about women's empowerment and health, as she is obviously a strong
supporter of these causes.
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