Kourtney Kardashian Details 3-Day Labor Process to Give Birth to Baby Rocky

On The Kardashians season five, Kourtney Kardashian shared video footage of her giving birth to her and Travis Barker's son Rocky, explaining the signs that "God's timing is everything."

By Lindsay Weinberg Jun 20, 2024 5:00 PM
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Kourtney Kardashian was ready to poosh.

The Kardashians star shared her birthing experience on the June 20 episode, revealing home video footage of her three-day labor process before she and Travis Barker welcomed their son Rocky Thirteen Barker last fall.

Kourtney started having contractions on Oct. 29, so she and her husband headed to the hospital around 8 p.m. 

"It's my first natural birth I've experienced, the baby actually exiting out of the vagina," Travis noted. "I'm a little frightened."

As for Kourtney, she said she was "filled with excited, anxious energy," noting, "With everything that we've been through, to get to this place, it's crazy that tonight is when we're actually going to the hospital."

However, Rocky wasn't ready to make his appearance just yet. Though Kourtney was three centimeters dilated by 4 a.m. on Oct. 30, "nothing progressed" since then, according to the Poosh founder. 

"I'm not in any pain," she told sister Khloe Kardashian over the phone while bouncing on a workout ball. "I don't know if his real birthday is supposed to be Halloween or today—that's why we're not sure if we should get it moving."

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"You keep saying whatever's God's plan," Khloe responded. "But I think your dream, subconsciously, would be a Halloween baby. And if that happens, it happens. So, just let Mr. Halloween come on."

Kourtney and Travis decided to leave the hospital, get a bite to eat and go home to shower. "Then we have sex to get things going, see if that helps," Kourtney confessed. "That can help sometimes."

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It was the next day, on Halloween, when they drove back to the medical center.

"We wake up and Travis tells me that he thinks today's the day," Kourtney shared, with the drummer adding, "We said it too much that he was going to be born on Halloween. Then his birthday is massive; people dress up all around the world."

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At the hospital, Kourtney—who also shares Mason Disick, 14, Penelope Disick, 11, and Reign Disick, 9, with ex Scott Disick—got an epidural and had her water break at about 7:30 p.m. 

Although everything was going smoothly, the reality star had one surprise in store: the arrival of her mom Kris Jenner

"This was not the plan," Kourtney recalled in a confessional. "But my security comes into the room and says, ‘Your mom is pulling up any second.' And I was like, ‘My mom? She's not invited.'" 

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However, Travis eventually convinced Kourtney to let Kris join.

"Travis was like, ‘If my mom was alive, she would be here. Let your mom come,'" she remembered. "I'm so happy that my mom was here. It turned out to be really special. She's very comforting."

But Rocky kept the Kardashian-Barkers on their toes until the stroke of midnight.

"At 11:45 p.m., my doctor checks me and says, ‘It's time,'" Kourtney continued. "My whole body is shaking."

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Meanwhile, Travis had put on Frank Sinatra music to play during the birth, and his song "That's Life" was coincidentally playing as Rocky arrived at midnight on Nov. 1. 

"We were like, ‘What a perfect song.' The way that it all happened is just such a reminder that God's timing is everything," Kourtney shared. "It's everything I've ever dreamed of. Everything we've been through to get to this moment, it just feels so surreal."

Praising Travis as "the most supportive and amazing husband," she added, "I'm so happy in my blissful baby bubble and the love with Rocky."

Travis agreed it was "too good to be true," telling Kourtney it was "one of the best days of my life."

Read on to see all the cute moments they've shared with baby Rocky since then.

Live Like Jack and Sally

For Halloween 2025, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker dressed up as Sally and Jack from The Nightmare Before Christmas, while their son Rocky Thirteen Barker served as Zero.

What's This?

All hail the Pumpkin King's baby boy!

Little Pumpkin

Kourtney posted this adorable photo of Rocky behind the wheel in October 2025. 

Look Both Ways

Travis showed his son how to safely cross the street while traveling for his and Blink-182's Missionary Impossible Tour in August 2025. 

Big Foot Forward

The tiny tot took a giant step toward a menacing cutout of Sasquatch, proving he's not afraid of the fictional figure. 

Rocker in the Making

Rocky made it clear he's taking after dad Travis by playing drums in July 2025.

That's Amore

Rocky even brought along a ukulele while on vacation in Portofino, Italy, in July 2025, with Kourtney captioning the moment, "When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie."

Playtime With Mom

Rocky sported some leopard print while playing with his mother, as seen in this pic the drummer shared on Instagram in honor of his wife's 46th birthday in April 2025.

Beach Vacay

Kourtney and her baby boy enjoyed a quiet moment in the shallow ocean.

Celebrating Mom's Birthday

During her 46th birthday trip in 2025, Kourtney took a break from reviewing some home renovation plans to enjoy the view from their private jet with her baby boy.

Beach Stroller

Kourtey and Travis walked hand-in-hand with their son while on the beach in a February 2024 Instagram post.

Little Drummer Boy

In January 2025, Travis showed that his son was following in his footsteps when he posted this pic of Rocky behind a mini drum set.

Tiny Learner

Rocky was deep in a book, reading all about the Pixar movie Inside Out 2 in November 2024.

Catching Some Rays

The Kardashians star took her son for a beach walk, as seen in an Instagram photo she shared in November 2024. 

Disney Dad

On Rocky's first birthday, Travis took his son to meet Mickey Mouse at Disneyland.

House of Mouse

The baby boy got to take home his very own Mickey Mouse balloon during his visit to the Happiest Place on Earth.

Around the World

Rocky played with some unique toys, embracing a globe bouncy ball and a skeleton prop ahead of Halloween.

Bat Baby

For Rocky's first Halloween, Kourtney and Travis dressed him in a sweet bat onesie.

Spook-tacular

At 11 months, Rocky also sported a skeleton outfit for Halloween 2024.

By the Shore

The couple took Rocky to the ocean in an October 2024 snap.

Growing Up Fast

He took in the views in September 2024. 

Spot the Tot

The reality star bundled up in a cheetah print coat as she carried Rocky in this snapshot shared by Travis in September 2024.

Miss You

The Blink-182 drummer kissed his baby boy on the cheek in this September 2024 picture.

Mother-Son Selfie

Say cheese! Kourtney snapped a breastfeeding selfie with Rocky in September 2024.

Tour Life

In August 2024, Kourtney shared photos from the road as the family joined Travis on Blink-182's summer tour, including this snapshot of herself nursing Rocky backstage.

Aliens Exist

Rocky had a blast riding on an UFO buggy backstage at a Blink-182 show.

Father's Day Tribute

"Happy Father’s Day @travisbarker !!" Kourtney wrote to Travis on Instagram on Father's Day 2024, sharing never-before-seen pics of her husband with their son. "Beyond grateful for the Dad that you are to our baby boy, and all of our kids."

Kisses for Baby

The reality star continued, " You keep us safe and protected and take care of us. Having a family with you is heaven. Happy to celebrate you!"

Sun Day, Fun Day

Kourtney also included this pic of Travis and Rocky in her Father's Day tribute.

The Parenting Show

Travis' daughter Alabama shared this photo of the couple with baby Rocky in June 2024.

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