Shocked woman gave birth to 5 children in the sea, doctors were speechless, fans argued

At 2:00 a.m. on September 11, 2023, Josy Cornelius (38 years old) went into labor and gave birth to her fifth child - boy Maui - in the Caribbean Sea of Nicaragua. Josy gave birth twice at sea. She believes that giving birth in different oceans will bring interesting experiences.

Josy believes that a "free birth" in water without the help of medical professionals will be good for the baby. The mother of 5 children said: "Women should plan pregnancy and childbirth the same way you plan your dream wedding, don't worry about distance, don't worry about the budget being too tight, don't have too many ideas." specifically. This is the best prerequisite for a dream birth."

Josy and her husband Benni (43 years old) immigrated from Germany to Nicaragua to live. Before giving birth to baby Maui, they had a girl and 3 boys.

Josy said: "I planned my last birth meticulously. The process took more than 70 weeks to prepare. When our first child was born at sea at just 5 days old, I imagined that the next child would be born in the Caribbean."

Determined to welcome their new baby in the Caribbean, the family moved to a tropical island two months before the baby was born. They received help from many people, including finding someone to manage their farm during their absence. Josy, whose job can be done remotely, has experience working and taking care of customers even in the Caribbean.

"There was no investment too big to make this unforgettable moment in our lives come true. We spent two months there during the birth. Everything we planned came to fruition." "What we couldn't have planned for was our child wanting to go out in the middle of the night," Josy added.

Josy chose the Caribbean Sea because the waves here are gentle, the water is clear and there are many pristine, private beaches. She recorded a very special video of her ocean birth and posted it on Instagram with the caption: "It was a perfect experience."

In the clip that attracted nearly 19,000 views and more than 900 likes, Josy holds her newborn baby while still in the sea. In another photo, she smiles next to her husband and rowing a boat.

Immediately after the clip went viral, netizens flocked to comment, expressing their support and congratulating the mother of 5 children : "I completely admire you! The way you do it is living proof of see that women can request to have their children the way they want. My heartfelt congratulations to you and your family"; "Wishing you the best and luck on the day your little miracle is born."

However, many people do not support Josy's approach. They do not believe that giving birth in the sea is safe and can be dangerous for the child. "Is this hygienic? There are a lot of bacteria in the sea"; "What a shock for that baby, from the warm womb to the cold ocean"... were comments expressing doubt and opposition.

In 2022, Josy shared a photo of her and her husband at Playa Majagual beach in Nicaragua to mark the birth of her fourth child - Bodhi. At that time, she faced outrage on social networks. Many people criticized her decision to give birth underwater without medical assistance.

There are no statistics on the number of "free births" in the world each year, but this number is believed to be very small. This way of giving birth also caused a lot of controversy in 2018, when a woman in California (USA) went into labor for 6 days and the baby died prematurely without medical intervention.

Nurse midwife Liesel Teen, founder of Mommy Labor Nurse , once told Newsweek : " Unassisted birth, also known as 'free birth,' is not something I would ever recommend. Giving birth in a The ocean comes with its own risks including water temperature, the unpredictability of tides and waves, and the risk of infection from harmful bacteria or pathogens in the water."

Despite opposing views, Josy still believes that free birth is still safe if the knowledge is mastered. She said the birth of baby Maui helped fulfill a family goal.

"I have five children, born in five regions of the world. I couldn't be luckier. My last three children were born within the last three years," she said.

Josy spent several years working in the medical field, mainly in the cardiology department. She also did volunteer work at a children's clinic that specializes in caring for premature and high-risk babies. She also completed training in neonatal intensive care.