Ashley James has shared the details of her ’empowering caesarian’ with newborn Ada as she ‘gained closure’ from the traumatic birth of first child, Alfie.
The former Made In Chelsea star, 35, welcomed her second child with boyfriend Tommy Andrews last month, and updated her Instagram followers on Friday.
Sharing a carousel of snaps, Ashley could be seen as she cradled her Ada and Alfie, two, and admitted she ‘could relive the day, everyday if she would.’
Laying in a hospital bed, she donned a medical gown and shared a kiss with Tommy after welcoming their daughter.
The reality star captioned the post with a lengthy message in which she gave an insight into her experience.
Congratulations! Ashley James, 35, has shared the details of her ’empowering caesarian’ with newborn Ada as she ‘gained closure’ from the traumatic birth of first child, Alfie
Family: The former Made In Chelsea star welcomed her second child with boyfriend Tommy Andrews last month, and updated her Instagram followers on Friday
Ashely began: ‘I thought I’d go into some detail about Ada’s birth. It’s still the absolute best day of my life, but like I said it wasn’t without complications, so I want to add a slight trigger warning.
‘I opted for an elective caesarian and everything felt so wonderful and controlled, which is exactly what I needed after my first birth.
‘It felt so surreal going into the operating room knowing we were about to meet her in a few minutes. It felt so overwhelming I was crying happy tears listening to my playlist.
‘We were told we’d meet her in a few minutes if we wanted to put on our song for the birth.
‘The anaesthetist sat behind me and kept telling me exactly what was going on. So when things got complicated, she carried on calmly letting me know step by step. It helped me remain calm as it felt empowering knowing what was happening and when.
‘They knew I had an anterior placenta, but it was lower than they thought so she was stuck underneath it. I later found out the chord was so around her neck. As a result it took more time and tugging, and I lost a little more blood.
‘Ada entered the world with the help of forceps. They had to take her away and I can’t tell you how relieved I was to hear her cries.
‘She kept crying until they brought her to me and the moment they placed her on my chest she stopped. She knew her mama. She knew she was home.’
Sharing a carousel of snaps, Ashley could be seen as she cradled her Ada and Alfie, two, and admitted she ‘would relive the day, everyday if she could.’
Surgery: The reality star captioned the post with a lengthy message in which she gave an insight into her experience
Experience: Ashely began: ‘I thought I’d go into some detail about Ada’s birth. It’s still the absolute best day of my life, but like I said it wasn’t without complications’
Adorable: Alfie was dressed in a cute knitted set as he visited the hospital
‘I felt that instant love at first sight I’d heard about. I didn’t feel it with Alf – it came gradually later on. Perhaps because I was slightly traumatised from the birth? But anyway, it’s like my heart burst out of my chest straight away and grew and it’s never gone back in.’
‘Alf came to visit in the afternoon, and I remember thinking that I just never ever wanted that day to end. If I could relive it every day, I would.
‘I wanted to share because I so hoped my first birth would be positive. And I was so worried about doing it again. I got my positive story.
She finished: ‘I know it’s Caesarian Awareness Month and I want to say, I feel zero guilt about my birth choice. I don’t feel like I was robbed of a birth, because it was beautiful and perfect. And it helped me get closure from my last. 04.03.23- the day we met Ada.’
Candid: ‘I opted for an elective caesarian and everything felt so wonderful and controlled, which is exactly what I needed after my first birth,’ she revealed
New addition: Ashley shared a snap of Ada in her carrier as they got ready to go home
She finished: ‘I know it’s Caesarian Awareness Month and I want to say, I feel zero guilt about my birth choice. I don’t feel like I was robbed of a birth, because it was beautiful and perfect’
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