Jessa Duggar Seewald, a former star of 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On, welcomed her sixth child with husband Ben Seewald on July 26, 2025. The baby, a boy named Edward Owen, weighed 10 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 21.5 inches long at birth. Jessa documented the emotional journey in a two-part YouTube vlog, capturing her labor at her parents’ home in Arkansas, where she experienced contractions every three to five minutes before her water broke. A concerning moment arose when medical staff briefly struggled to detect the baby’s heartbeat, but the issue was resolved, leading to overwhelming relief and joy for Jessa upon delivery.

Her mother, Michelle Duggar, was by her side in the hospital, offering support alongside Ben and Jessa’s 16-year-old sister, Jordyn, who cut the umbilical cord. Jessa praised Michelle’s invaluable presence, noting she’s been at nearly all of her deliveries and often helps with newborn care, allowing Jessa to rest. The couple, married since November 2014, also has children Spurgeon (9), Henry (8), Ivy (6), Fern (3), and George (19 months). They kept the baby’s name and gender a surprise until after the birth, a family tradition, with their children excitedly sharing the news with relatives.