A new mom went viral after sharing a video of her son giving birth in the Pacific Ocean.
Josy Peukert, 37, uploaded an Instagram post that shows him and his wife, 42-year-old Benni Cornelius, on their way to the beach in Playa Majagual, Nicaragua, to give birth to their baby.
She gave birth to her baby in a so-called “free birth” without medical attention after she refused scans during her pregnancy.
The video of waves crashing into his back as he writhed in pain from contractions has been viewed more than 200,000 times.
“The waves had the same rhythm as the contractions, the current flowing made me feel really good,” said Josy.
No statistics are available on the number of free births occurring worldwide each year, but the number is believed to be small but growing.
The case sparked controversy after a California woman’s baby was born dead in 2018 after six days of giving birth without medical attention.
Josy Peukert, 37, from Nicaragua, went viral after sharing a video of her son giving birth in the Pacific.
Josy explained her decision: “I had the idea that I wanted to give birth in the ocean, and I did it because the conditions were good that day”.
When Josy learned that the birth was about to begin, her children went to stay with her friends, and the Benni couple took them to the beach with a delivery kit with towels, a bowl with a colander to collect the placenta, gauze and towels.
Josy said, “After Bodhi was born and wrapped in towels, I went back to the ocean to freshen up.
“Then I got dressed, packed up, and went straight to the house where the three of us slept.
She uploaded an Instagram post that shows herself and her 42-year-old partner, Benni Cornelius, on their way to the beach at Playa Majagual beach to give birth to her baby.
The video of waves crashing into his back as he writhed in pain from contractions has been viewed more than 200,000 times.
The mother-of-four says she wants her baby to be born without medical intervention, as doctors and midwives are distracted from what the female body can do on its own.
“Later that night we weighed Bodhi with a luggage scale, he weighed 3.5kg or 7lb and 6oz.”
The mother of four says she wants her baby to be born without medical intervention, as doctors and midwives distance themselves from what the female body can do on its own.
He said: ‘I wanted to be carefree for once.
“My first birth was traumatic in a clinic and my second birth was a home birth, but even a midwife at my home with my third birth was too much.
“This time I had no medical exams, scans or outside influence.
Healthy Child: After the baby was born, they weighed Bodhi with a luggage scale, he weighed 3.5kg or 7lbs and 6oz.
Josy gave birth to a son, Bodhi Amor Ocean Cornelius, on February 27, 2022. Currently 13 weeks old.
Josy said the waves had the same rhythm as the contractions and she felt “very good” about it.
Free Birth: He said he had “no fears or worries,” just his wife and her waves. it was great
“We didn’t have an expiration date or a deadline for the baby to arrive, we just believed our baby would find its way.
“I had no fear or anxiety about inviting a new little soul into our lives, just me, my partner and the waves. It was great.
“The soft volcanic sand beneath me reminded me that there is nothing but life between heaven and earth.”
Josy gave birth to a son, Bodhi Amor Ocean Cornelius, on February 27, 2022. Currently 13 weeks old.
When Josy found out she was in labor, her kids went to stay with friends, and Benni (pictured) took the couple to the beach.
He brought a delivery toolbox with towels, a bowl with strainer to collect the placenta, gauze and paper napkins.
She said: “I’ve been watching the tide for weeks and knew the beach would be safe for us when it was time to give birth.
‘Bodhi is a very calm and contented boy. Everything is wonderful for him when he is in his mother’s arms.
“As comfortable as in my stomach.”
Josy and her husband allegedly immigrated from Germany to Nicaragua, where they met and had a two-year-old child named Marley Mune. They have seven children together.
Josy shared a video and birth story on her @raggapunzel Instagram page, where she has 6,800 followers, and her video has been shared worldwide.
Smile! New dad Benni Cornelius’ eyes sparkled as he posed as he sat on the hood of their colorful van.
Josy had a sweet picture taken in her van when she was a few months pregnant with their son, Bodhi.
When Bodhi was two days old, Josy shared a video and birth story @raggapunzel on her Instagram page where she has 6,800 followers, and the video was shared worldwide. It has now been viewed more than 200,000 times.
However, after sharing her experiences, Josy received some comments of concern and criticism regarding her choice to give birth freely at sea.
One commenter said, ‘Is it hygienic? There’s too much bacteria in the sea.’
Another wrote: “From a warm womb to a cold ocean, what a shock to this bubba.”
What is “free delivery”?
According to Doula UK, free or unassisted (UC) childbirth means that a woman chooses to give birth at home or elsewhere without the assistance of a healthcare professional †
While the medical profession sees the practice as a risk to both mother and baby, the organization says it’s a “fully legal and legitimate, informed choice for a woman in the UK”.
However, Article 45 of the Nursing and Midwifery Order makes it a crime for an unqualified person to give birth to a child unless there is an emergency.
Statistics on the number of UC in the UK have not been collected by the NHS.
About 7,000 babies are born in the United States each year without medical attention.
However, it is not clear how many of these are voluntary unpaid births, as this number naturally includes “pre-arrival births” for which there is no time for medical intervention.
On Instagram alone, the Freebirth Society, of which Lisa is a member, has more than 22,000 members.
Commenting on the trolls, “Bodhi was born around 35 degrees in the midday sun, we never worried about getting cold and I wasn’t worried about waterborne infections.
“He is completely healthy. I’ve done all the necessary research to make sure it’s safe.
‘Water is a medically proven barrier.
“For me and this baby, I wanted to feel totally connected with my self-care.
“This pregnancy was the greatest gift we could ever imagine and wish for.”
However, after sharing her experiences, Josy received some comments of concern and criticism regarding her choice to give birth freely at sea.
Josy said she had been watching the tide for weeks and knew the beach would be safe when it was time to give birth.
Source: Daily Mail