Julia Mancuso: "I thought the birth would take forever because the contractions weren't very intense. But as soon as I was in the pool, Baby Rise was ready to come into the world." © instagram/juliamancuso

The unexpected often happens: Former Olympic champion with an important message

On June 27, former ski racer and heavily pregnant Julia Mancuso experienced a very special surprise: she was actually just about to go into town to change her flat tire. When she noticed that the interval between her contractions was between eight and ten minutes, she knew that her third child would come a week earlier than planned.

July 17, 2024

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"It's so important to share our birth stories," Mancuso writes on Instagram. "With my first child, I didn't even know where to start. I was induced early, which resulted in an unnecessary c-section." She then talked to other mothers about home births. This exchange ultimately led her to decide to have her third child at home.

On the day of the birth, Mancuso's partner, Dylan Fish, was responsible for setting up the pool. "I just followed my instincts," says Mancuso. Although the contractions weren't painful at first, they went faster than expected: "I thought the birth would drag on forever because the contractions weren't very intense. But as soon as I was in the pool, baby Rise was ready to come into the world."

“It was surreal and unbelievable”

At 15.13:XNUMX p.m. the moment had come: Baby Rise was born in a calm and natural atmosphere. "It was surreal and incredible," said Mancuso. "Thank you, Dylan, for trusting the process and being a great partner." With these words and a beaming smile in the family photos, the family welcomed their newest member.

With her report and shared experiences, Julia Mancuso wants to encourage other mothers and inspire them to find their own way. Her commitment is important for expectant mothers, as many are not even aware of the possibility of giving birth at home.