'Married At First Sight': Jamie's labor pains and home birth have fans cheering for the 'brave' mother
Jamie Otis and Dough Hehner welcomed their second child, baby boy Hendrix, in this week's episode of 'Married At First Sight: Couples' Cam.' It was quite nerve-wracking for the couple. From not knowing which birth method to opt for to embracing their seconds-old little one, the show documented most of their pregnancy journey and it was beautiful.
It took a while for the couple to zero in on home birth but the pandemic didn't leave them with any other option. Jamie is a labor nurse and therefore, knew the complications that childbirth brings, but she was also aware that a hospital birth would be a bigger risk for her and her child given the Covid-19 situation.
But, Doug wasn't convinced for a while. Even after they had a lengthy chat with their mid-wife, he thought that being in a professional setup would help them stay prepared for any and all kinds of emergencies. However, he finally gave in and it was not all that bad.
Most of Jamie's pregnancy was smooth, but her contractions were painful. And the six-hour intense labor was tough to watch. Doug appeared concerned as he sat by her tub, holding her hands while she delivered their baby.
Last month Jamie spoke with the People magazine elaborating on her experience. Even though it was painful and felt like a fire had consumed her whole body, she reminded herself that her baby was going through the exact same thing and those were the thoughts she found strength in.
"It was very, very painful, but I tried really hard not to panic and reminded myself that my baby boy is going through the same exact thing that I am," the reality TV star further added.
Meanwhile, fans cannot stop praising how brave and beautiful Jamie was to opt for a home birth.
"Am I the only one that was cheering @jamienotis on? Congratulations and may blessings #MarriedAtFirstSight #couplescam," a viewer shared, while another commented: "Giving birth is a beautiful thing and I'm ok cheering for beautiful things."
"Watching couples cam and I have no clue how @jamienotis did it. Or how any woman does it for that matter....#CouplesCam #MarriedAtFirstSight," 'Married At First Sight' alum Anthony D'Amico wrote.
"Having sympathy pains for you. Brave strong woman," a user tweeted.
Catch all the new episodes of 'Married At First Sight: Couples' Cam' on Lifetime every Wednesday.