Kylie Jenner Shares Pregnancy Fears, Second's Challenges on Podcast

Kylie Jenner recounted her fears of becoming a mother at 19 and the severe physical challenges of her second pregnancy during a recent appearance on the Therapuss podcast with host Jake Shane.

Jenner, now 28, described learning of her first pregnancy with daughter Stormi, born in February 2018 to then-partner Travis Scott. "I was freaking out. I was really scared to tell my parents. I was really scared," she said. Despite the anxiety, she felt a strong inner resolve. "There was something just inside of me that knew that I wanted to do this, and I had to make a decision for myself... And even if I have to do this alone, or however, this is the choice that I'm going to make," Jenner recalled. Her parents, Kris and Caitlyn Jenner, offered support without anger, she added. Jenner maintained a low profile during the pregnancy, which she later described as relatively easy compared to her second.

The experience with son Aire, born in February 2022, proved far more difficult. Around 12 weeks in, Jenner woke up unable to walk due to intense sciatica and lower back pain. She had been in what she called the best shape of her life beforehand and hoped to stay active, but severe symptoms...