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Mom climbs Manitou Incline days before welcoming baby girl

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MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- A Southern Colorado mom is gaining attention online after taking an unconventional approach to jump-starting labor by tackling one of the state’s most challenging hikes. At 39 weeks pregnant, Leah Margaret Mcnell decided to climb the Manitou Incline, a steep trail known for its nearly 2,000-foot elevation gain in less than a mile. The goal? She hoped the intense workout might help naturally encourage labor. Leah d…

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Mom climbs Manitou Incline days before welcoming baby girl

MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO)-- A Southern Colorado mom is gaining attention online after taking an unconventional approach to jump-starting labor by tackling one of the state’s most challenging hikes. At 39 weeks pregnant, Leah Margaret Mcnell decided to climb the Manitou Incline, a steep trail known for its nearly 2,000-foot elevation gain in less than a mile. The goal? She hoped the intense workout might help naturally encourage labor. Leah d…

·Colorado Springs, United States
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KRDO broke the news in Colorado Springs, United States on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
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