Rachel Bilson Opens Up About Experiencing Multiple Miscarriages Before Birth of Daughter
Actress speaks about relinquishing control in birthing process and the impacts of her miscarriages during National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month podcast episode.
- Actress Rachel Bilson has revealed she experienced multiple miscarriages before the birth of her daughter, Briar Rose, who she shares with ex-partner Hayden Christensen.
- Speaking on her 'Broad Ideas' podcast, during October's National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Bilson discussed the importance of 'relinquishing control' during the birthing process, given the unpredictability of pregnancy.
- Bilson disclosed that her miscarriages were early into the pregnancies and that, during her own birthing process, she was open to various birthing methods, including the use of epidurals.
- Actress Libby Weintraub, who had written a book about her own experience of stillbirth and multiple miscarriages, was a guest on the podcast, adding to the conversation on pregnancy loss.
- Despite past troubles, Bilson managed to have a healthy kid and shared a story about taking her daughter and her friends to a Taylor Swift concert, an experience she described as 'the most inspiring thing'.
- Talking about the challenge of co-parenting after her split with Christensen, Bilson highlighted the importance of communication and prioritizing the child's needs.
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