#SHOWBIZ: 'Am I weird?': Linda Chung lets toddler daughter watch home birth of son
HONG KONG: Home births are fairly common in some parts of the world, but it is rare for mothers to let older children watch the arrival of a new baby brother or sister.
HONG KONG: Former TVB actress Linda Chung has opened up about her unconventional decision to let her two-year-old daughter Kelly witness the birth of her younger son, Jared. In an interview with AsiaOne, the 42-year-old mother of three shared that she delivered both of her children at home, with Jared arriving via a natural home birth while their eldest child, Kelly, was born in the hospital.
Chung revealed that while most mothers prefer to keep their older children away from the birthing process, she felt that allowing Kelly to be present during Jared's birth was a natural and meaningful experience for their family. "I thought it was very natural. Watching her little brother being born was a wonderful life experience," Chung stated.
The most surprising aspect of the story, however, was the fact that Chung, herself, delivered Jared. When asked if she felt any sense of weirdness about the situation, Chung admitted that she did initially question her decision. "Am I kind of weird?" she wondered aloud.
Despite her initial reservations, Chung ultimately felt that the experience was beneficial for her children. "I felt that watching her little brother being born was a wonderful life experience," she emphasized, highlighting the unique bond that can form between siblings when given the opportunity to witness such a significant moment in each other's lives.
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