> At a Glance
> – Domino Kirke carried twins to 38 weeks before a hospital induction
> – She delivered vaginally, calling it “quite the feat”
> – The couple kept the late-summer birth private until September
> – Why it matters: A rare, candid look at high-risk twin birth choices in NYC
Domino Kirke-Badgley is sharing the raw details behind her twin sons’ arrival, from a three-day home induction to a last-minute hospital delivery.
The 38-Week Milestone
Kirke, 42, said her body wanted to go 40+ weeks, but medical pressure mounted at 38. “We were up against the machine that is the Medical Industrial Complex, and we bowed,” she wrote on Instagram, praising her midwife for helping the couple “dance with the monster.”
After 16 years as a doula, she still needed extra support:
- Induced labor at home for three days
- Transferred to hospital when twins “got the memo”
- Delivered vaginally within hours of arrival
Life With Four Boys
The musician now juggles:
| Child | Age | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cassius | 16 | With ex Morgan O’Kane |
| Son #2 | 5 | With Penn Badgley |
| Twin boys | 5 months | Born late summer 2025 |
Kirke called the pregnancy her first in NYC since age 25, surrounded by friends who “held me so imperfectly.”
Art Amid Chaos
Despite tour plans for her album The Most Familiar Star, Kirke chose to release it during pregnancy: “I made art inside and outside of my body. It couldn’t wait.”
Key Takeaways
- Kirke’s 38-week twin pregnancy ended in a vaginal hospital birth after home induction
- She credits her midwife and friend Rachel Zaslow for navigating medical protocols
- The couple quietly welcomed twins in late summer, announcing in September
- Kirke released her first album in eight years while pregnant, then postponed tour
Her takeaway: “Here’s to having no time and making art anyway.”
