Jessa Duggar Seewald has joyfully announced that she and her husband Ben are expecting their seventh child. The news was shared during their recent appearance on the ‘Unplanned Podcast’, where Jessa proclaimed, “We’re actually expecting again,” visibly surprising hosts Matt and Abby Howard.
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During the episode, which aired on 28th October, Jessa revealed that she is currently six weeks pregnant. This exciting announcement comes as no surprise, as the couple has consistently expressed their desire to raise a large family. Jessa, who gained fame as a star of TLC’s ’19 Kids and Counting’, has been open about her family’s plans for the future.
The couple is already parents to six children: sons Spurgeon Elliot, aged 10; Henry Wilberforce, 9; and George Augustine, 2; as well as daughters Ivy Jane, 7, Fern Elliana, 5, and their youngest, Edward Owen, who is just 1. Their growing family has been a frequent topic on Jessa’s social media, where she has often documented the joys and challenges of parenting.
In a heartfelt birth vlog shared on her YouTube channel, Jessa introduced her sixth child, Edward, in August 2025, noting the presence of her mother, Michelle Duggar, throughout the delivery. She has previously addressed negative comments regarding her family size, stating that while she has received online criticism, she has never encountered in-person negativity.
During a YouTube Q&A, she shared her thoughts on the judgement they face, mentioning, “I’ve heard a lot of rude and unnecessary comments, but generally those are just online.” She clarified that while such comments can be disheartening, they do not affect her deeply, as her family has been built on love and support.
Some critics have suggested that Jessa and Ben are merely trying to replicate Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar’s model of a large family. In response to such claims, Jessa asserted her admiration for her mother, saying, “Her patience, her love, her gentleness [and] her kind speech. She is the golden example of a mother, in my opinion.” Jessa’s respect for her mother is evident, as she hopes to embody similar qualities in her parenting.
In the lead-up to her wedding to Ben on 1st November 2014, Jessa had articulated her desire for a large family. She conveyed their shared enthusiasm for children, saying, “We both want to have a big family,” alongside conversations about potential adoption. This sentiment further underscores the Seewalds’ commitment to expanding their family, clearly showing that their hearts are set on welcoming more children into their lives.
As the announcement has made waves on social media, fans and followers have expressed their excitement and congratulations to the couple. Jessa’s journey through motherhood and her openness about her experiences continues to resonate with many, drawing support from those inspired by her familial values.
With the latest addition set to join the Seewald family, anticipation is building around how Jessa and Ben will embrace this next chapter in their lives. As dedicated parents, they seem poised to navigate the challenges and joys of raising a larger family with the same resilience and grace that has been evident throughout their journey thus far.
This new addition will certainly bring even more laughter and love to the Seewald household, reinforcing their belief that family remains at the heart of their shared aspirations. With the arrival of their seventh child, Jessa and Ben are not only embarking on a new adventure but also celebrating the unending love that their expanding family signifies.