Elsie Hewitt never imagined pregnancy would be such a battle. At 29, with her history of endometriosis and a connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, she knew things might not go smoothly. She had surgery just before conceiving, but still, the first trimester hit her hard. Constant nausea, exhaustion, and pain made her miserable from the start. “I was deeply uncomfortable,” she shared later. Choosing an OB-GYN over a midwife felt necessary for her safety, though she admitted it lacked the warmth she might have wanted. Advocating for herself in a system that sometimes ignores women’s voices was frustrating, but she pushed through.
The physical toll didn’t let up. As months passed, the pain worsened, and Hewitt began sharing her struggles on social media in November 2025, linking it back to her health issues. Yet, despite it all, she felt a fierce determination. This wasn’t just about her— it was about the little life growing inside. By December, when their daughter Scottie Rose Hewitt-Davidson arrived on December 12, 2025, the joy outweighed the hardships. Pete Davidson, her partner of about nine months, beamed with pride. “Wu Tang forever,” he joked on Instagram. For Hewitt, Scottie was her “best work yet,” a bundle of love and disbelief.
Deciding on breastfeeding was another deeply personal choice. Hewitt considered it carefully, knowing it’s praised for nutrients and bonding. But for her, the physical demands and potential complications weighed heavily. She’d heard the shaming whispers about formula feeding, the unspoken judgment that it was less than ideal. “The quiet shame attached to it was real,” she wrote. Ultimately, she chose formula, prioritizing her mental health and recovery. It was empowering to realize that what’s best for the baby and the mother are intertwined—not a hierarchy.
Support from loved ones made it easier. Pete, the comedian and former SNL star, didn’t pressure her either way. Her mom, who’d breastfed her own daughters with pride, simply said the choice was hers alone—and that restraint meant everything. Even the hospital staff respected her wishes. Hewitt felt lucky to have a circle that honored her autonomy, reminding her that motherhood isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Welcoming Scottie changed everything. The couple announced it on Instagram with photos of their “perfect angel girl.” Just a month later, in January 2026, they confessed they were already dreaming of more kids. Pete wanted Scottie to have a sibling, and surprisingly, so did Hewitt. “The process sounds insane now, but so empowering afterward,” she told Us Weekly. Watching their tiny newborn grow so fast sparked that longing. It surprised her—how quickly love could make the idea of another adventure sound tempting.
Looking back, Hewitt’s journey was raw and real. Pregnancy wasn’t a glowing fairy tale for her; it was tough, uncomfortable, and full of choices that challenged societal norms. But through it, she found strength in advocacy, supportive love, and the pure magic of motherhood. Pete and Elsie are taking it one day at a time, navigating this new chapter with humor, honesty, and hearts full of possibilities. Scottie’s arrival was just the beginning, proving that even the hardest paths can lead to something beautiful.
