Derek Hough Calls Fatherhood His 'Most Important' Chapter After DWTS Finale

He has taken classes with doulas/midwives to prepare for an intimate birth.

Overview

On November 25, Hough shared an Instagram video reflecting on the DWTS finale and said the next time he enters the studio he will be a father.
In a recent E! News interview, he said he has been the emotional one during the pregnancy while Hayley Erbert remains calm.
He described taking classes with doulas and midwives and said they are preparing for a very intimate, slightly different birth.
On November 23, he posted an Instagram tribute praising Erbert’s grace, calm and strength during pregnancy.
The couple are expecting their first child, a pregnancy they announced in July 2025 after marrying in Monterey County in 2023.