Nick Hexum is a man of many trades it seems, as the 311 frontman can not only rock, but deliver babies!
Hexum, who is now the proud papa to two gorgeous girls (including Echo, 21 months, and newborn Maxine), delivered his newest bundle of joy at home by himself on May 1, when his wife's quick labor necessitated a home delivery!
Though the pair had planned on a midwife-assisted delivery taking place at home, what they weren't prepared for was how quickly Hexum's wife, Nikki, would progress through labor, making it impossible for the midwife to arrive in time to be of service. Thankfully, Nick Hexum was quick on his feet, remembering details from the birth of the couple's first child and using them to guide Maxine safely into the world.
There were definitely scary moments, though.
"After Max's head popped out, the delivery stalled for the next couple of contractions. The baby's head was blue and the umbilical cord was wrapped around her neck. I was worried the cord was choking her, keeping blood from getting to her brain," he said in an interview.
Wow! It's a good thing that Nick Hexum is used to adrenaline-pumping, nerve-wracking situations (such as a 311 concert!) and was able to act quickly!
Congrats on your new baby girl, Hexum family!
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