In the era of social media, oversharing is practically an art form. We’ve all seen those endless first-day-of-school snaps, or the gourmet meals that were definitely worth the babysitter’s fee. But when it comes to extreme overshare, model Ruby Thompson just took the cake—or rather, the baby! The former America’s Next Top Model contestant went live on Facebook to document the birth of her second son, and let’s just say it was a spectacle.
Thompson, who has a three-year-old named Jace, decided to share the monumental moment of welcoming her son, named River Lane, with the world. Now, before you cringe at the thought of being privy to all the gory details, rest assured that the video didn’t delve into anything too graphic. Aside from a rather unappetizing view of her doctor elbow-deep in the placenta (with a background voice comparing it to liver—yikes!), the birthing process was surprisingly tame.
Throughout the delivery, Ruby was remarkably chill, even opting to ponder her post-labor meal rather than stress about the impending arrival of her new baby. “I’m just trying to decide if I want tacos, pizza, or maybe those garlic noodles from Crustacean,” she quipped.
The atmosphere in the delivery room was more relaxed than what you’d expect from a Hollywood drama. After what seemed like just a few pushes, baby River made his entrance, though not without a quick scare as the medical team noted his umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck. Thankfully, the staff handled the situation like pros, and after a brief moment of silence, the little one let out a robust cry, much to everyone’s relief.
While sharing your childbirth experience online may not be for everyone, it does help demystify the birthing process and reduce the fear surrounding it. But if live streaming labor becomes the new norm, can we at least get a heads-up about the placenta visuals? Some of us are just trying to enjoy our lunch breaks!
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In summary, Ruby Thompson’s Facebook Live birth showed that childbirth doesn’t have to be a terrifying spectacle, and sometimes, it can even be a bit humorous. Just remember to keep your lunch plans in mind!