Derek Hough and woman Hayley Erbert Hough shared images of the home birth of her newborn daughterEverley Capri.
Hayley, 31, gave birth to the couple’s first child on December 29, 2025, and they are now celebrating their first month of parenthood with a move. Instagram publication
Derek, 40, and Hayley shared black-and-white pictures of their delivery via Instagram on Thursday, January 29. In the clip, Hayley is seen sitting in a birthing pool inside the couple’s home while surrounded by candles. Derek can be seen stroking his wife’s hair as she goes into labor.
The footage also documents Everley’s first precious moments with her parents. Derek can be seen holding his little one against his bare chest as he shares a kiss with Hayley.
Derek Hough and his wife Hayley Erbert are preparing for the most important jobs of their lives: motherhood and fatherhood. In July 2025, Dancing With the Stars judge and dancer Hayley shared that they were expecting their first baby together. “We can’t believe that the biggest thing that happens to us can be so small”, Hayley, (…)
“Can’t believe it’s been a month since I brought our beautiful baby girl into this world. ♥️,” Hayley captioned the post. “I’ve been through a lot in this life, physically and emotionally, and I thought I understood my own strength… Until childbirth, and now motherhood, revealed a depth I’d never known.”
She continued: “It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever experienced, and yet my body and my baby always knew exactly what to do. Even in the most intense moments of labor, I never felt afraid. I felt held. I felt supported. I trusted the strength that moved me. Every feeling was a reminder of the power that my body carries, and I’m proud of what my body carries, and I’m proud of my body. All women are capable of do it There is something so incredible about the surrender of birth, remembering what women have done since the beginning of time.
Hayley also paid tribute to Derek, writing: “I am beyond grateful for a husband who never doubted the process. He never doubted me. He unwaveringly believed in my strength and was my anchor through it all. He held so much space. He showed up with a presence, a quiet strength. The love and connection I felt from him was beyond words, a feeling I will cherish forever.
Hayley praised the birth team that helped her deliver Everley, writing that she is “deeply grateful for the love, care and constant presence they gave me during the many hours of labor.”
“This birth was raw, wild, primal, vulnerable, transformative, sacred. In the most sacred space, my daughter came to the side of the earth, as she was always meant to,” Hayley wrote. “I’ve been asked many times if I would do it again, and without a doubt I would do it a million times over.”
“Happy birthday my beautiful Everley! You changed me. You changed us forever. I love you so much ♥️,” she concluded.
Derek commented on the post with a tribute of his own to his wife.
“The most powerful experience I have ever witnessed. I am in awe of you my beautiful wife and all the women who endure to bring life into this world ❤️,” he said. Dancing with the stars the judge wrote.
Derek and Hayley announced the arrival of Everley in early January via Instagram.
“December 29, 2025… Everley Capri Hough 🤍 Every step of our lives has led us to you. Our hearts have been opened wide and our world changed forever,” they captioned a joint post with the couple holding Everley’s feet.