Jenna Bush Hager recently shared a humorous moment from the birth of her children during an episode of Today with Jenna and Friends. The former first daughter and mother of three, aged 44, revealed that for her cesarean section, she created a birthing playlist to accompany her during the surgery, a decision she later playfully critiqued.
On the episode that aired on December 22, Bush Hager recalled how, while preparing for the spinal tap that precedes a c-section, she urged the medical staff to play her specially curated playlist. She recounted her conversation with the surgeon, who informed her that typically, music isn’t played in the operating room for c-sections. Undeterred, she insisted on having her playlist, to the amusement of her husband, Henry Hager, who suggested they might forgo it.
“When I’m on the operating table, I’m still focused on the music,” she laughed, recalling how she asked Henry to switch songs during the procedure, even as he pointed out that her situation was quite serious. The light-hearted discussion reminded viewers of the often surreal moments that can accompany childbirth, even in a surgical setting.
Bush Hager and Henry are parents to three children: daughters Mila, 12, and Poppy, 10, and son Hal, 7. Over the years, Jenna has been open about her experiences with motherhood, often sharing insights on her morning show and social media. Just a few months back, she shared an emotional story about her daughter Mila’s heartfelt homework assignment, which reflected a child’s innocence and desire for peace in the world. Mila expressed that she wishes for the “world to be peaceful and scary stuff to be fake,” along with a desire to “meet my mom when she was my age.”
These touching moments highlight Bush Hager’s deep connection with her children and her reflections on parenting in today’s world. She emphasized that the simple acts of reading their assignments or cuddling at night bring her reassurance and hope for the future. Jenna Bush Hager’s candid stories continue to resonate with many parents, offering both laughter and poignant reflections on family life.