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Model Miranda Kerr's Judgy Comments About Epidurals Make Her Worse Than Gisele Bundchen
Just when I thought no celeb mom could possibly get more judgemental and opinionated than Gisele Bundchen, Miranda Kerr had to open her mouth and indirectly accuse pregnant women who get epidurals of drugging their babies.
In a new interview with Harper's Bazaar UK, Kerr talked about her birthing plan when she delivered her son, Flynn, and said she decided to give birth naturally after watching videos on babies bonding with their mothers immediately after delivery. Of an infant whose mom chose to have an epidural, Miranda said, "The baby was a little bit drugged up and I was like, 'Well, I don’t want that.' I wanted to give him the best possible start in life I could."
The baby was drugged up? Really? Huh. I'm glad Miranda's modeling career somehow makes her a medical expert when it comes to what makes a newborn appear "drugged." (Seriously, what is it with these models? Are she and Gisele comparing notes or something?)
I was in labor with my son for 24 hours, and I actually wound up having an epidural and a spinal block to manage my pain. And you know what? When my little guy made his entrance into the world, he was about as alert as newborn babies can possibly get. Even the nurses were all commenting on how "present" he seemed in the moment, and how aware he was of his new surroundings and everyone around him. He certainly wasn't the slightest bit "drugged up," -- and my decision to have an epidural did not harm him in any way.
It's all well and good that Miranda wanted to go the natural route when she had her son, but choosing to forgo an epidural doesn't make her any sort of martyr, and it doesn't make her any better than moms who decide having an epidural is the best plan for them. Pregnant women should respect each other for their individual choices when it comes to childbirth instead of tearing each other down and trying to make each other feel inferior.
Whether her comments were intentionally meant as a slap or not, Miranda could've voiced her opinions on natural childbirth without having to put other moms down for their own, personal decisions. Being a supermodel doesn't give her the right to act like she's better than the rest of the world (unless she truly is trying to take over Gisele Bundchen's title of the most hated celeb mom in America).
Are you planning on having an epidural, or going the natural route, and why?
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jagamama0710
Wow, someone's getting a little defensive here aren't they? Nobody who goes natural is doing it to be a martyr. And as irritated as you are by her statement here (I don't see why you would be if you are so comfortable and secure in your choice), I am just as irritated at people like you who act as though women who prefer to go without drugs are doing it for some sort of badge.
Anyway, I don't think she's being judgy at all. It didn't sound like an "intentional slap" and she's not acting as though she's better than anyone. She was asked how she felt about epidurals, she answered honestly. Kudos to her. She's a very naturally minded person, why should she lie about her views so she doesn't hurt anybody's feelings. I feel the same way about epi's. That's not saying I think anybody's a "bad mom" for getting one. Of course they're not. I'm just not comfortable getting one myself for the same reasons as her. I love Miranda Kerr.
Stacey.
For one, I too was told that the baby may be a bit groggy if I used pain meds or an epidural so what she said does have merit. I think everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I certainly won't let anyone else's opinion ruin my day or make me mad because I am confident in the choices I make.
EvalynCarnate
Part of me wants to get all judgy on women like MK who get all judgy, but really...its like the BF and FF thing. As long as our kids are brought into this world healthy its ok. What she said did sound a little pretentious but who cares? She can only commet on her own birthing experience. I fought tooth and nail not to have an epi because I wanted to really experience childbirth, not because I was worried that my baby would be "drugged" but after 12 hours of limited progress I ended up with one anyway, along with a c-sec. My daughter didnt seem drugged. Some babies come out groggy and sluggish because, hello!, we're not the only ones doing the work in childbirth. Sometimes the little buggers are tired like we are!
The other part of me feels like, MK, being a public figure should probably choose her words more wisely in terms of sensitive subjects like this. Its only really asking for a backlash of some sort. Saying that she went natural because she wanted to would have sufficed just fine..
zombiemommy916
organicyogalove
The babies ARE drugged up when you recieve an epidural... do your research.
doubledsmommy
Maggie
zandhmom2
I had an epidural with my first one...I was in labor for 26 hours and with my second one, I went completely natural but only because she came 20 minutes after I got to the hospital! I think every mother finds way to justify howtheir own birth experiences goes and I'm fine with that. I agree with Zombiemommy, it doesn't really matter how a child is brought into this world, how they are fed, where they sleep and so on. All I care and wish for is that every child is cared for and loved.
WorkingMom
Sherzine M