Ricki Lake Inspired Laila Ali’s Home Birth
July 22, 2008 by lkatulka
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Laila Ali is the latest celeb to opt for a home birth. The American Gladiators host said she was inspired to deliver her baby at home after watching Ricki Lake’s The Business of Being Born.
“I was so thankful that I learned that it was an option before it was too late. I want to be in full control of my body and give birth to my son the same way women have been doing for thousands of years. Our bodies were made to birth and I trust the process,” she wrote on her website.
Laila’s son Curtis Muhammad is expected to arrive in early September. Laila plans to deliver him without medication, relying solely on the support of a midwife.
She’s busy preparing for the birth, with her nursery furniture scheduled to arrive this week. But the boxing champ has no particular theme in mind.
“I think I will take it slow and build a unique look as I come across items I like. It’s gonna be so much fun!”
Curtis will be the first child for Laila Ali. He will join husband Curtis Conway’s three sons from his previous marriage: 13-year-old twins Cameron and Kelton and nine-year-old daughter Leilani.
