Jesse Lally from The Valley is facing strong criticism from Bravo women after his ex, Michelle Saniei, said he was controlling during her labor. Michelle claimed Jesse didn’t want her to have an epidural or a C-section and wanted a natural birth instead.
Jesse Explains His Side
On a podcast, host Amanda Hirsch asked Jesse about Michelle’s accusations. Jesse admitted he “took control” during the birth and preferred a natural delivery.
He said, “I brought up home birth, natural birth. Michelle agreed. I didn’t want the baby coming into a world full of drugs and stress. That’s what I believed.”
Jesse also mentioned asking about epidurals and Pitocin during Michelle’s pregnancy. He said he felt it was his job to make decisions in that moment.
Amanda Pushes Back
Amanda strongly disagreed with Jesse’s approach. She said most women wouldn’t want someone else making decisions during labor since it’s their body going through the pain.
“Youl f***ing try to push without an epidural, Jesse!” she said, showing her frustration with his comments.
Bravo Stars Join the Backlash
When clips of the podcast spread on social media, other Bravo stars shared their opinions:
- Scheana Shay commented, “Coming from the guy NOT giving birth…”
- Katie Maloney simply wrote, “Barf.”
- Carole Radziwill, former Real Housewives of New York City star, was harsh: “I think the pain of childbirth would pale in comparison to the pain of actually being married to this dude.”
The backlash shows how sensitive and personal childbirth experiences are and why many believe decisions about labor should be made by the mother.
