Supermodel and actress, Emily Ratajkowski, has shared the happy news of the arrival of her first child, Sylvester Apollo Bear, with her husband, Sebastian Bear-McClard, on Instagram. The announcement was made on Thursday, with Ratajkowski sharing an intimate photo of herself holding her newborn son.
Details of the Birth
In a series of posts shared on Instagram, Ratajkowski has been open about her pregnancy journey and the physical and emotional changes that come with it. She has spoken candidly about the challenges of pregnancy, including morning sickness and changes in her body, as well as her excitement about becoming a mother. In one post, she shared a photo of her baby bump with the caption, “I’ve never felt more grateful for my body, for the life it’s growing, for its strength and capability to carry me through this.”
She has also used her platform to advocate for women’s reproductive rights, sharing her support for the right to safe and legal abortion and criticizing legislation that restricts access to reproductive healthcare, as reported by ET.
With the arrival of her son, Ratajkowski joins the ranks of celebrity mothers who have used their influence to raise awareness about issues affecting women and families. Gender of their child, saying they wanted to “be surprised” when the baby arrived.
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About the Couple
Ratajkowski, 30, and Bear-McClard, 34, have been together since 2018 and got married in a surprise courthouse wedding in February of that year. The couple has been fairly private about their relationship, but Ratajkowski has shared some glimpses into their life together on social media. In an interview with InStyle last year, she said that she was “really happy” in her marriage and that “it’s not always easy, but we’re still together, and we’re happy about that.”
The couple’s announcement has been met with congratulatory messages from fans and celebrities alike, with many wishing the new parents all the best as they embark on their journey of parenthood.
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