Tina O'Brien Dishes on Her Fast, Drug-Free Delivery
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When former and current Coronation Street actors Tina O’Brien and Ryan Thomas found out early this year that they were expecting their first child, the idea of parenthood was a bit "daunting." However, if the 25-year-old actress’ stress-free delivery last month is any clue as to what’s to come, the new parents may be in for a smooth ride!
In a new interview with the UK’s edition of OK! magazine, Tina shares that on the morning of the big day, she awoke to strong contractions at 5 a.m. After calling her midwife — who made it clear she "better get down" to the hospital — Tina, with contractions now three minutes apart, arrived to the hospital at 6 a.m. However when Ryan realized that the couple had forgotten their "pregnancy notes," he was forced to make a quick trip back to their house! Determined to make it in time for the birth of his first child, Ryan — who was in awe of his "glowing" girlfriend — arrived shortly before the couple welcomed their delivery surprise, daughter Scarlett Jacqueline, at 8:28 a.m.
"When I got back, she was halfway there. It was the perfect labor — no gas and air, no epidural. She was just on all fours and going for it."
With a fast, natural delivery, Tina — who named her daughter after her favorite film, Gone With the Wind, and Ryan’s late grandmother — is looking forward to giving Scarlett a sibling, but not before she enjoys life as a first-time mom for a bit. "I do want more children, but I want to wait awhile," says Tina.
