If you’ve ever wondered what a homebirthlooks like, here’s your chance to sneak a peek.
This wasn’t the first home birth for Amurri Martino, who is the daughter of actress Susan Sarandon.
She also delivered her daughter, Marlowe, through a home birth in 2014.
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Still, Amurri Martino wrote on her blog that she felt nervous going into Major’s birth.
Her labor with Marlowe lasted 36 hours, and she feared another long labor awaited her.
Luckily, that wasn’t the case with Major.
Eva Amurri Martino’s husband, Kyle, comforts her during contractions.
From her description, the birth of her son was a five-hour life-changing experience.
Amurri Martino shared a detailed play-by-play.
As the cramping intensified, she knew today was the day she’d give birth.
Courtesy of Eva Amurri Martino
She took a walk outside, and notified her midwives and doula to head over.
Eva Amurri Martino’s husband, Kyle, comforts her during contractions.
Her contractions got stronger, and she started vomitingwhich she did during Marlowe’s birth as well.
Amurri Martino in labor.
Her two midwives showed up right in time.
They told her she was dilated eight centimeters, and Amurri Martino knew Major was coming soon.
That calmed her down and allowed her to really enjoy her homebirth.
Amurri Martino with new son, Major.
I looked out at the gorgeous, sunny day.
I was ready to do this."
Amurri Martino in labor.
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He is still in his water sack!
There he was, still inside his squishy, warm water sack!"
Amurri Martino with new son, Major.
Amurri Martino and her new bundle of joy.
Amurri Martino pushed Major out, with just a little help from her midwives.
I turned to Kyle, laughing.
He was grinning so big, lighting up the room.
We kissed and I felt the love of the whole universe.
I dont think Ive ever felt so powerful in my life."
Amurri Martino and her new bundle of joy.
you’re able to read Amurri Martino’s whole birthing experiencehere on her blog.
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