Mandy Moore to give birth without epidural due to autoimmune disorder

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Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter “Batgirl” actor Ivory Aquino is speaking out about Warner Bros.’ decision to indefinitely shelve the DC film. In an emotional letter addressed to Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslov, Aquino — who played the best friend of Barbara Gordon (a.k.a. Batgirl) — pleaded for the studio executive to rethink the alleged plan to permanently destroy the movie’s footage. “As one of many who poured our hearts into the making of this movie, I ask that this measure be reconsidered,” Aquino wrote Wednesday night on Twitter. “As much as I’ve tried my best to be strong these past few weeks, I’d find myself crying, for lack of a better term, from grief, and tonight was one of those nights.”

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A disappointing snub. Chrissy Metz is sharing her true feelings about This Is Us costar Mandy Moore not being nominated for the 2022 Emmy Awards.

Mandy Moore shared she will have an unmedicated birth with her second child this fall due to a rare blood condition. Moore, 38, opened up about going without an epidural during birth due to her diagnosis of an autoimmune disorder called immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). "My platelets are too low for an epidural," Moore shared in an interview with "Today Parents." "It was awful.

Mandy Moore has revealed that a rare blood disorder will prevent her from taking an epidural when she gives birth to her second child later this fall.

Today Parents, revealed she will not be able to receive an epidural when she welcomes her . "My platelets are too low for an epidural," Moore told . “It was awful.

Mandy Moore has revealed that a rare blood disorder will prevent her from taking an epidural when she gives birth to her second child later this fall.The star told  that she suffers from an autoimmune disorder known as immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). According to the Mayo Clinic, the disorder can lead to easy or excessive bruising and bleeding, which results from unusually low levels of platelets (the cells that help blood clot).The 38-year-old actress confirmed that her platelets «are too low for an epidural,» while adding that she went through the same experience during her pregnancy with her now 1-year-old son, Gus.«It was awful,» the actress recalled the experience.

Making plans. Mandy Moore is preparing to welcome baby No. 2 later this year without any pain relief.

Mandy Moore is planning on a drug free delivery when she has her second son in a few months, not by choice, but because of a medical necessity.The This Is Us star, 38, told TODAY Parents she has an autoimmune disorder calledimmune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), that prevents her from receiving an epidural to numb the pain during childbirth.'My platelets are too low for an epidural,' the actress, 38, told TODAY Parents in an interview earlier this month. Delivery: Mandy Moore, 38, has revealed she suffers from an autoimmune disorder that prevents her from receiving a pain relieving epidural during childbirth when she delivers her second child in OctoberThe Only Hope singer revealed she gave birth to her 17-month-old son, Gus, without pain relief and described the experience as 'awful.' 'But I can do it one more time.

Mandy Moore dressed to impress on Friday as she stepped out to make a quick stop at a skin care clinic in Los Angeles.The actress, 38, has been taking it easy to focus on her health after recently canceling the rest of her tour dates.Mandy donned a comfortable outfit for her afternoon outing in the city of angels, which included a lovely red floral-print dress. Afternoon outing: Mandy Moore, 38, was seen making a stop at a skin care clinic in Los Angeles on FridayThe item fell down past her knees toward her ankles, and the dress' short sleeves were the perfect choice for the hot summer day.She also slipped into a pair of open-toed tan sandals to make moving about the city simple.

Mandy Moore is opening up about why she’s having an unmedicated birth when she welcomed her second child into the world this fall.