Ileana D’Cruz recently shared her experience delivering her secondโ child, aโ son, without an epidural, โdescribing it as an “amazing” and empowering experience.The Bollywood actress and her husband, David Seaman, welcomed their baby onโ August 12, 2024.
D’Cruz’s decision to forgo an epidural during labor reflects a โgrowing trend among expectant mothers seeking more natural childbirth experiences.While epidurals can โฃprovideโ significant pain relief, some women opt for โunmedicated labor to feel more connectedโ toโ the birthing processโค and maintain greater control.โ The actress previously gave โbirth to her first child, a โคdaughter, in July 2023, also choosing a natural delivery.
“It was amazing,” D’Cruz told Pinkvilla in a recent interview. “Honestly, I think a lot of it has to doโค with being prepared mentally and physically. I didโ a lot of breathing exercises and meditation.” She emphasized โคthe importance of a supportive birth team, crediting her husband and doctor for their encouragement.
The coupleโค announced the arrival of โฃtheir son โvia Instagram, sharing a photo ofโฃ the baby and expressing their joy. D’Cruz has been open about herโ journey through motherhood, often โsharing glimpses of herโ family life on social media.