The Vances announced that Usha Vance is expecting their fourth child, a son due in late July, and said both mother and baby are healthy. Usha Vance, 40, becomes the first spouse of a sitting vice president to be pregnant while in office. The couple thanked military doctors and White House staff for their care, and JD Vance reiterated his longtime concern about falling U.S. birth rates. The family has managed public attention while keeping private moments protected.
JD and Usha Vance Expect Fourth Child — Boy Due Late July; Usha Vance Is First Second Lady Pregnant While In Office
JD and Usha Vance watch a demonstration by Marines in Camp Pendleton, California, on 18 October 2025.Photograph: Gregory Bull/AP(Photograph: Gregory Bull/AP)
JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, announced on Tuesday that they are expecting their fourth child, a son, due in late July. The couple said both mother and baby are healthy and that the family is eagerly anticipating the new arrival.
“We’re very excited to share the news that Usha is pregnant with our fourth child, a boy,” the Vances wrote in a post shared on social media. “Usha and the baby are doing well, and we are all looking forward to welcoming him in late July.”
The couple met as students at Yale Law School and married in 2014. They already have three children — Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel — who have accompanied their parents on several official and family trips, including a weeklong visit to Italy and India.
Historical Significance
Usha Vance, 40, has previously been noted as the nation’s first South Asian and Hindu second lady. With this pregnancy, she becomes the first spouse of a sitting vice president to be pregnant while her husband serves in office.
Family, Care, And Public Life
In their announcement the Vances expressed gratitude for the medical care and support they receive: “During this exciting and hectic time, we are particularly grateful for the military doctors who take excellent care of our family and for the staff members who do so much to ensure that we can serve the country while enjoying a wonderful life with our children.”
The family has navigated public life and its spotlight. In an interview with NBC News, JD Vance reflected on the challenges of fame for children: “There’s always a limelight on the kids, and that’s both good and bad. Our eight‑year‑old really doesn’t like it…our five‑year‑old, who’s a bit more like me, probably enjoys the attention too much.” He also dismissed online speculation about his marriage, saying it is “as strong as it’s ever been.”
Politics And Context
JD Vance has publicly raised concerns about declining birth rates in the United States. Speaking at the March for Life rally last year, he said, “I want more babies in the United States of America.” The couple’s announcement follows other recent pregnancy news from the broader White House community, including press secretary Karoline Leavitt and commentator Katie Miller.
Past First Ladies Who Gave Birth In Office
While a second lady has not previously been pregnant while her husband served, two first ladies gave birth during their husbands’ presidencies: Frances Cleveland, who in 1893 gave birth to Esther while First Lady, and Jacqueline Kennedy, who gave birth to Patrick Bouvier Kennedy in 1963 (he died two days after his premature birth).
The White House posted a congratulatory message on social media, calling the administration “the most pro‑family administration in history.”
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