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Miranda Kerr: I didn't want a 'drugged up' baby

Jul 5, 2012, 15:02 GMT

Miranda Kerr and Flynn

Miranda Kerr gave birth naturally because she didn't want a 'drugged up' baby.

The 29-year-old model watched a number of birthing videos before giving birth to Flynn, now 17 months old - her child with husband Orlando Bloom - and Miranda was concerned if she had an epidural it would negatively impact on her son.

She explained in the August issue of Britain's Harper's Bazaar magazine: 'I had made a decision that I wanted to do it [naturally].

'I had been watching all these baby bonding videos and [without an epidural], when the baby comes out it goes straight onto the breast.'

Miranda added in situations where the mother had received medication to help with the birth, 'the baby was a little bit drugged up and I was like, 'Well, I don't want that'. I wanted to give him the best possible start in life I could.'

The Victoria's Secret model also revealed she is happiest when she is spending time with her son.

She explained: 'What's surprised me most is just how incredible the bond is between you and your child. To watch him grow and evolve every day is really inspiring.

'[My perfect day is] to wake up to the sound of my son saying, 'Mama, mama!' It's the best sound ever. Then I just love to get him out of bed and he can jump into bed with us, and we have cuddle time!'