Kylie Jenner, the 28-year-old beauty mogul, has spoken candidly about the challenges she faced when she became a mother at 19. In a recent interview on the ‘Therapuss’ podcast, Jenner shared that she was ‘freaking out’ when she found out she was pregnant with her first child, Stormi.
She explained that she was scared to tell her parents, Kris and Caitlyn Jenner, about the pregnancy, but she knew she had to make a decision for herself. Jenner said, ‘I was 19 when I got pregnant. I was freaking out. Yeah, I was freaking out. I was really scared to tell my parents.’
Kylie Jenner’s Pregnancy Journey
Looking back, Jenner revealed that her 2017 hiatus was a survival tactic to protect herself from the media scrutiny. She said, ‘I really didn’t leave the house. I felt like, at the time, you know, reflecting back to it, I felt like I was protecting myself. And I was, in a way.’ After finally announcing the news of her pregnancy on February 4, 2018, Jenner said she ‘sobbed for three hours because it felt like so much weight on my shoulders.’
Jenner also spoke about the physical toll of her second pregnancy with her son, Aire. She admitted to having chronic back pain for three and a half years, which has only recently started to improve. She recalled waking up 12 weeks into her pregnancy and realizing she couldn’t walk due to severe sciatica pain and lower back pain.
Physical and Emotional Challenges
Jenner’s experience with her second pregnancy was vastly different from her first. She gained 29kgs during her second pregnancy, compared to 27kgs with her first. She also revealed that she was 95kgs when she gave birth to Aire, compared to 90kgs with Stormi. Jenner joked that she ‘ate a pint of ice cream every night’ to alleviate her nausea.
According to the American Pregnancy Association, it’s common for women to experience back pain during pregnancy due to the added weight and pressure on the spine. Jenner’s experience highlights the importance of prioritizing physical and emotional health during pregnancy.
Here are some key takeaways from Kylie Jenner’s pregnancy journey:
- It’s essential to prioritize physical and emotional health during pregnancy
- Chronic back pain can be a common issue during pregnancy
- Support from loved ones can make a significant difference in the pregnancy experience
