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Jennifer Lange had a home birth – and is criticized again

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Is the photo that Jennifer Lange posted to announce the birth too intimate for the internet? Photo: Getty Images

October 11, 2024, 9:05 am | Read time: 3 minutes

Jennifer Lange and her husband, Darius Zander, have become parents for the first time. They announced the birth of their son with a photo on Instagram. In addition to many congratulations, there is also criticism, as Jenny opted for a home birth.

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Just a few weeks ago, Jennifer Lange turned heads with her extraordinary wedding dress. A recent Instagram post by Jennifer Lange has sparked fresh criticism, even though the reality star simply intended to share a tender moment with her followers by announcing the birth of her son.

Jennifer Lange has given birth to a son

“There you are… our little miracle,” Jennifer Lange begins her latest Instagram post announcing the birth of her son. She already hinted at the baby’s name a few weeks ago, writing in an older Instagram post: “We discovered our baby’s name on a cheese while shopping yesterday! And no, it’s not Benjamin, wild Bernd, or hot Max.”

She has now revealed to her followers when her son was born and what name they decided on. “Anton was born at home on September 2 at 8:06 pm. We can’t put our happiness into words.”

Jennifer Lange’s son was born at home

And another detail was also revealed: She had a home birth. The very intimate photo shows an undressed Jennifer Lange with her newborn son in her arms. Darius Zander hugs them both from behind. Her chest and Anton’s face have been made unrecognizable.

The fact that Jennifer Lange opted for a home birth went down well with her followers. “Congratulations to you! Great attitude towards the birth, and I’m very happy that it worked out the way it did. I had the same attitude and gave birth to our second child pain-free, super easy, and almost all by myself at home. My midwife came in at the last minute,” the comments read.

Some users, on the other hand, were less pleased with the photo, and there was a lot of criticism. Many complained that the photo is far too intimate and private for social media. “Why do you have to throw something so intimate at the feet of the whole world? I’ll never understand… congratulations anyway,” writes one user, and another agrees: “Does a picture like this have to go online?”

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What is a home birth?

A home birth does not take place in a hospital or in a special maternity clinic but in your own home. The expectant mother is typically attended by a midwife who oversees and assists with the birth. Many opt for home births, seeking a natural and peaceful birthing experience in the comfort of familiar surroundings.

A home birth is usually only recommended for women who pose no health risks to the mother or child. Should complications arise, the time taken to transport to a hospital could be critical.

Advantages and disadvantages of a home birth

Advantages of a home birth include a familiar environment, personalized counseling, the intimacy of the event, autonomy, and control, as well as immediate bonding time post-birth.

For those considering a home birth, it’s important to weigh the disadvantages, such as limited access to medical care, lack of immediate pain relief, fewer options during complications, and minimal technical equipment. The advantages, risks, and disadvantages should be carefully weighed up and discussed with an experienced midwife or doctor before deciding on a home birth.

This article is a machine translation of the original German version of STYLEBOOK and has been reviewed for accuracy and quality by a native speaker. For feedback, please contact us at info@stylebook.de.

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