Sati Kazanova and her husband Stefano Tiozzo, expecting their first child, chose the exotic procedure of “lotus birth”. The singer dreamed that everything would happen at home, but in the end, she trusted the professionals of one of the capital's private clinics. Her husband was there the whole time, supporting and encouraging her. For several days now, the couple has been enjoying the everyday life of young parents.
Sati, congratulations on your long-awaited happiness! Tell us how it all went? According to plan or were there any surprises?
The birth was wonderful, velvety, soft. It was so beautiful that my husband felt like we were not in a hospital maternity ward but in a temple. We had wonderful obstetricians and gynecologists. Even without my asking, they bought flowers, candles, and essential oils. The lights were dim. They filled a huge bathtub with water for me, and it really eased the contractions. It all looked magical! And although I had no time for aesthetics, I felt like I was in a sacred place. There were no surprises, everything went smoothly! It seems that I am one of those women in labor who say before leaving the hospital: “I want to come back for a second one.” I left with exactly that feeling.
Many thanks to the doctors and the clinic. On top of that, they opened a new maternity ward, especially for me, no one has ever been born there. It was only recently built – more spacious, less like a medical facility. Inside the ward, there is a large double bed, and a sofa, so it looks like a living room.
How did your husband cope? Did he faint?
Great! He supported me so much during my entire pregnancy. I knew for the entire seven years of our journey together that I could rely on him. But a person is known in unusual situations. And here Stefano coped with it one hundred percent. He was so involved, so caring, he massaged my back, arms, and legs, and brought me water, and tea. He kept asking: “What can I do for you? What can I offer? How can I help you?” Or he would just take my hand and be silent, breathe with me when he saw that I did not want to talk. It was priceless.
One of the midwives praised: “What a wonderful husband you have, cool, reliable. You have chosen a real-life partner!” A woman with 30 years of experience admitted that she had rarely seen such harmonious couples – it was nice to hear.
Stefano, of course, did not faint, because he is a doctor by education. Although he is a dentist, he has nevertheless seen a lot of blood, because he was a surgeon. He went all the way to the end, saw the birth from all sides, and is still in awe. Now he is firmly convinced that every man should be present at the birth of his child. He says that he loves me much more than ever, every day he repeats: “I am so proud of you, you are so strong!” And it is mutual.
How are you feeling? You stay a little longer in the hospital, usually, you are discharged on the third day. Decided to rest a little?
So far, it's weak To be honest, I didn't even expect that after giving birth it would be like this. It's a strange state: physically, it's as if I haven't returned to my body, as if it's on hinges, a little bit falling apart… Of course, there's a constant lack of sleep – at night I get up at least three times to feed the baby. I know that we'll gradually establish a routine, but in the coming months I'm definitely going to be in this cocoon with my daughter. And then, gradually and carefully, we'll start to socialize.
Now, every other day, a postpartum doula comes to me and helps me recover: she does massages, ties my pelvis and stomach with a support. Surprisingly, it works great!
How are your first days as a mother?
The morning after the birth, we already had a baby with us, whining and crying. I put her to my breast every hour and a half. It is very important for me to establish breastfeeding, without any formula. The second or third day was not easy: the baby screamed non-stop, but my husband and I coped with this perfectly. I saw how he supported me – while I was rocking or feeding the baby, he stood up every time and offered to help. He takes his daughter in his arms so confidently and carefully, they have a wonderful connection. Tears come to my eyes at such moments. Now my life is built around the baby's sleep, feeding, and walks. But these are the happiest moments!
As heard that you have decided to cancel all performances until April. Is this true? When do you plan to return from maternity leave?
In March. We'll spend the whole month rehearsing. The tour starts in April. I want the child to be with me and the nanny. I hope everything will work out.
Who chose the name for the baby – you or your husband? What was most important to you in this matter?
The name was chosen according to the date and time of birth, the position of the planets, and nakshatras. It was important for us that the name had meaning, that it corresponded to the time and circumstances of birth. The name should be a lucky star for the baby, and not just a beautiful combination of letters or words heard in some TV series.
When will you start using a nanny or do you intend to manage on your own for as long as possible?
I will have a nanny, but later. For the first six months, or even a year, I want to spend as much time with the baby as possible. This is a miracle I prayed for, and I am finally at the age and consciousness to allow the child and myself to fully enjoy this period, which will never happen again. I know how important this is. In a year or a year and a half, we will probably start leaving our daughter with grandparents, with a nanny. In any case, I will maintain a balance so as not to burn out myself, because the child needs a happy and calm mother.