Isabella Ladera gives birth to son Koa after 26-hour home water birth

Isabella Ladera gave birth to her son Koa on July 11, 2026, after a 26-hour labor in a home water birth, an experience she described as transformative and nearly overwhelming. Source: hoydo, infobae, listindiario

The birth

• Ladera detailed the birth on Instagram: '26 horas de parto. Contracciones demasiado transformadoras. Casi tiro la toalla, pero el amor que me rodea no me lo permitió. Tres pujos después salió Koa.' Source: hoydo
• The water birth took place at home, with Hugo García present. Images show Ladera in an inflatable pool holding the baby. Source: infobae, listindiario
• Koa is the couple's first child together; Ladera also has a six-year-old daughter, Mía Antonella, from a previous relationship. Source: listindiario

Public reaction

• The birth sparked discussion about home births. Influencer Karina García, who is expecting her third child, admitted in a live stream: 'Ese dolor tan hp que sentí con Valentino y con Isabela... No podría, muchachos.' Source: infobae She expressed admiration for Ladera but stated she could not endure labor without anesthesia.