Having a baby is an intimate, vulnerable experience, so people get pretty attached to their healthcare providers. I’ve met women who have planned an induction to have their baby with their preferred doctor and not whoever would be on call if they went into labor naturally. So it may not be a surprise to birthing people that Kylie McDevitt, Philadelphia Eagles player, Jason Kelce’s wife, isn’t taking any chances when she travels to Arizona for the Super Bowl.
Kelce made headlines with his brother Travis recently when it was revealed that the Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs would be facing off for the Super Bowl, making the pair the first brothers to compete against each other for a ring. It seems that McDevitt didn’t want to miss the history-making moment, even though she’ll be two weeks shy of the standard 40 weeks of pregnancy.
It’s a risky decision to travel to the other side of the country that close to giving birth but McDevitt made provisions—she’s packing up her OBGYN. Mama’s got a plan, and her doctor’s on board, literally and figuratively.
The Eagles player revealed the news on the podcast he co-hosts with his brother, “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce,” saying, “Kylie’s bringing her OB because she’s going to be 38 weeks pregnant at the game.” Kelce joked, “That could be a super Kelce bowl. If she has a baby in the stadium, it’s officially scripted.” How did he respond to such a random revelation? “We’re in the Matrix,” Travis replied.
Kelce and McDevitt have two children together and if you’ve heard anything about birthing babies, then you probably know that each subsequent child comes a bit faster. Of course, this isn’t true for everyone but barring any complications, it’s fairly accurate.
In an article for VeryWell Family, Dr. Robin Elise Weiss, a childbirth and postpartum educator, explained that subsequent births are quicker on average and that its thought that the body remains looser after childbirth. I mean, it certainly would make sense being that when pregnant, your body releases a chemical called relaxin. This specific chemical is designed to loosen the ligaments and muscles in the pelvis to prepare for birth according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Personally, I’m hoping that baby Kelce holds off until after the Super Bowl. I couldn’t imagine giving birth on a dirty floor with most of America watching—it’s probably safe to assume McDevitt is hoping for the same.
Whether baby Kelce comes while the family is in Arizona or not, this is going to be a family celebration and a history-making moment. Fans are even petitioning for the Kelce brothers’ mom, Donna Kelce to do the coin toss. What a predicament to be in for a mother. No matter who wins, one of her sons loses. But from the looks of it, the family is close-knit so either way, it will likely be a joyous occasion.