Amy Schumer reveals her Caesarean section was 'my choice' as she shares details of son Gene's birth
Amy Schumer revealed on her Instagram Story on Wednesday that she chose to give birth by Caesarean section.
The 38-year-old comedienne welcomed her only child - son Gene Atell Fischer - back in May with husband Chris Fischer.
On the hospital paperwork, under 'born by vaginal delivery or c/section?,' she replied 'c section.'
She was then asked 'if c/section, reason:' to which she replied 'my choice.'
Taking a stand: Amy Schumer revealed on her Instagram Story on Wednesday that she wrote 'my choice' under reason for Caesarean section on a medical questionnaire
Adorable: The 38-year-old comedienne welcomed her only child - son Gene Atell Fischer - back in May with husband Chris Fischer
Schumer has been open about having the procedure, candidly posting a snap of her Caesarean section scar on her Instagram back in June.
The comedian didn't caption the image of her lower stomach but instead doodled some blonde hair and blue eyes to create a smiley face.
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Her son was born on May 5 - and two weeks later, Amy was back onstage, performing at the iconic Comedy Cellar in Manhattan.
After the birth of her baby boy she spoke out on social media to thank her doula who supported her through her difficult pregnancy and labor.
Just us: Her son was born on May 5 - and two weeks later, Amy was back onstage, performing at the iconic Comedy Cellar in Manhattan
Her man! Amy with husband Chris Fischer at a charity event in New York last month
She wrote in an Instagram post: 'Ok here’s my post baby annoying post and my takeaway from pregnancy. Women are the sh**. Men are cool and whatever but women are f***ing warriors and capable of anything.
'I was lucky enough to get to have a doula. Her name @domino_kirke @carriagehousebirth what do doulas do? I don’t totally know But what she did was make me and Chris feel totally secure and supported throughout my pregnancy and the birth process. I really recommend getting one if you can.' she added.
'Friends I’ve had for 30 years or people who encouraged me to 'keep going' or telling me 'it will be worth it'. Thank you. Every woman I encountered is so willing to help and advise you and I felt all their strength. And you were right. Thank you ladies from my family. Chris, Gene and of course Tatiana #titsleaking #wearingadiaper.'
Keeping it real: Schumer has been very open about having the procedure as she was candid as ever as she posted a snap of her Caesarean section scar on her Instagram back in June
Amy was candid on social media about the health issues she underwent during her pregnancy as a result of hyperemesis gravidarum.
Hyperemesis is an acute form of pregnancy-related nausea, and in Amy's case grew so severe that she at one point had to be hospitalized.
Her illness required her to cancel some tour dates as well, but she did manage to film a Netflix special whilst pregnant entitled Growing.
'I did Pilates with strong women and went for walks. I threw up violently and felt sick mostly every day of my pregnancy. Hyperemesis is real and it’s awful. But f***, what they say is true. The second you give birth it’s gone,' she said soon after giving birth.
'Women are f***ing warriors': After the birth of her baby boy she spoke out on social media to thank her doula who supported her through her difficult pregnancy and labor
