From Water Birth To "Shookt": Coleen Garcia's Unbelievable Delivery Of Second Child

September 02, 2025•2 min read

MANILA, Philippines — In a stunning and humorous turn of events, actress Coleen Garcia-Crawford revealed that she and her husband, Billy Crawford, have welcomed their second child, Austin. The actress shared the unbelievable story of her son’s birth on Instagram, detailing how her plans for a tranquil water birth quickly turned into a shockingly fast and unexpected delivery.

The couple’s plan was to have a water birth at St. Luke’s Medical Center, similar to the one they had for their first son, Amari. Coleen arrived at the hospital in active labor, but with her water still intact and contractions not yet painful, she was walking around, feeling “totally normal” and expecting a long wait.

However, things changed in a flash. After being brought to the delivery room, Coleen stood up from her wheelchair and, feeling a sudden urge to push, gave a small, relieving push. To her astonishment, she felt the baby’s head coming out. In a moment of pure chaos, she stopped mid-push and announced that the baby was on his way. Her own mother, who was present for the birth, quickly checked and confirmed that the baby’s head was already crowning.

With the next push, baby Austin was born en caul—meaning he was still inside his amniotic sac—and slipped out so quickly that her mother was the one who caught him. The birth happened in just “two quick, silent, and surprisingly painless pushes,” leaving everyone in the room, including Coleen, completely "shookt."

Coleen laughed as she recounted the surreal experience. She had planned for dimmed lights, music, and a warm tub, but instead, she gave birth just two minutes after entering the delivery room while still standing. Her first birth left her with trauma due to its unexpected nature, but her second was the exact opposite—a beautiful, albeit chaotic, surprise.

The actress ended her post with a heartfelt message, reflecting on how both of her unique birthing experiences were special and a testament to God's presence. She felt protected from fear and anxiety, reminding her that "His plan is always greater than mine." The couple's friends and followers celebrated the news and the incredible story, with many expressing their awe at Coleen's whirlwind delivery.