“The world called him ‘the pregnant man’—and then the threats began.” Sixteen years after making history, Thomas Beatie is a proud father of three and living a very different life today 🍼💪 See what he looks like now in the article 👇📸
Sixteen years ago, Thomas Beatie made history as the first man in the world to give birth — a moment that sparked global headlines and fierce debate.
Thomas was born female, but later underwent gender reassignment surgery and now identifies as a transgender man. He gained worldwide attention when he shared his journey to parenthood and the birth of his first child, a daughter named Susan.
But this groundbreaking moment didn’t come without a price. Thomas received death threats from people who couldn’t accept the idea of a man carrying a baby.
Still, he didn’t let fear stop him. Today, Thomas is the father of three children — his daughter and two sons.
In 2002, he had top surgery to remove his breasts and officially changed his gender from female to male on both state and federal ID documents.
However, he made the decision to keep his female reproductive organs — a choice that would later allow him to become pregnant.
In a surprising turn, Thomas stopped taking testosterone in 2006 so he could conceive. His then-wife Nancy was struggling with fertility issues, so Thomas made the bold decision to carry the baby himself.
After a grueling 48-hour labor, their daughter Susan was born — healthy and happy. Thomas became the first legally recognized man to give birth while in a relationship with a woman.
It’s been 16 years since Thomas stepped into the public eye. While he now lives a quieter life, he occasionally appears on social media and in the news.
In a recent interview, Thomas shared that he now works as a stockbroker in Phoenix. He’s married to Amber, a woman he met at the preschool his kids attended — and they’re still together.
