Report: Pregnant man gives birth to baby girl

By KATU Web Staff

Summary

Thomas Beatie, 34, legally became a man 10 years ago after a having a gender-change operation but kept the female reproductive organs. Now he has given birth to a baby girl.

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Story Published: Jul 3, 2008 at 2:42 PM PST

Story Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 9:38 PM PST

Report: Pregnant man gives birth to baby girl
BEND, Ore. - A man who used to be a woman but retained female reproductive organs after a sex change operation has given birth to a baby girl.

Thomas Beatie, 34, legally became a man 10 years ago after a having a gender-change operation. He is married to a woman.

In early 2008, he announced he was pregnant and later produced photos showing a pronounced belly.

The story garnered international attention.

According to ABC News, Beatie reportedly checked into a hospital under an assumed name and gave birth Thursday. The baby girl is reportedly healthy.

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