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Penny Lancaster reveals she had 'euphoric highs' during childbirth

PENNY LANCASTER REVEALS INTIMATE DETAILS OF GIVING BIRTH

With the women sharing stories of giving birth, Penny revealed she experienced 'euphoric highs' during childbirth.

'My mother gave birth drug-free so I wanted to do that. I wanted to feel it all. I went to see a holistic Hindu lady and she taught me meditation,' Penny explained.

'We listened to calming music and I felt so connected to my baby that tears fell down my face.'

Penny, 45, is mum to Alastair, ten, and five-year-old Aiden with husband Rod Stewart, 71.

And she had the help of a doula who helped her make the experience as enjoyable as possible.

'She showed me how to massage my perineum, it can tear when you are forcing the baby out. So you stretch it with oils and lubricant, which can help with childbirth,' Penny said.

'She put my finger there and encouraged my hand in the right direction in a circular motion. It did the trick.'

And meditation seemed to help Penny as she for the experience of giving birth fantastic.

'I found it pleasurable,' she continued. 'I went into an almost hypnotic state in labour and I was imagining the baby in my arms. '

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