Fox News host and former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany recently welcomed her third child, a daughter named Avery Grace, with her husband, Sean Gilmartin. The joyful announcement was made on June 30, 2025, during a segment of Fox News’ “Outnumbered,” where McEnany’s co-host Emily Compagno shared the news with viewers. However, what has sparked widespread intrigue is an extraordinary request McEnany reportedly made to her doctor during the delivery—a request described as unprecedented for any mother in America.
A Growing Family and a Joyful Announcement
McEnany, 37, and her husband, former MLB pitcher Sean Gilmartin, are now parents to three children: daughter Blake, 5, son Nash, 2, and their newest addition, Avery Grace. The couple announced the pregnancy on “Outnumbered” in March 2025, with McEnany sharing a sonogram and expressing her excitement about expanding their family. In May, a heartwarming gender reveal on the show, featuring Blake and Nash biting into cupcakes with pink frosting, confirmed they were expecting another girl.
On Instagram, McEnany shared her love for her newborn, writing, “@gilmartin_sean36 and I are so in love with our new baby girl, Avery Grace! Blake and Nash love their baby sister, and we are enjoying this beautiful time in life!” She accompanied the post with a quote from Psalm 139:13-14: “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
An Unprecedented Request
While the birth of Avery Grace was celebrated with heartfelt messages and photos of the newborn in a pink outfit, reports have surfaced about an extraordinary request McEnany made to her doctor during the delivery. According to sources, McEnany asked for something no mother in America had previously dared to request. However, specific details about the nature of this request remain unconfirmed, as neither McEnany nor her medical team have publicly disclosed the particulars.
Speculation has arisen that the request may be tied to McEnany’s well-documented faith and her history of sharing biblical messages, as seen in her announcements. Some suggest it could involve a unique spiritual or symbolic gesture during the birth, reflecting her devout Christian beliefs. Others speculate it might relate to a medical or procedural choice, though no evidence supports claims of a delivery at an unusually expensive hospital or other unverified details.
A Journey of Faith and Family
McEnany’s journey to motherhood has not been without challenges. In 2023, she opened up about her struggles to conceive her second child, Nash, describing months of negative pregnancy tests and emotional hardship. In her memoir, Serenity in the Storm: Living Through Chaos by Leaning on Christ, she wrote, “My first pregnancy happened rather quickly… The second time around was different.” Her faith, she noted, helped her navigate this difficult period, and she leaned on prayer and scripture for strength.
This latest chapter in McEnany’s life has been met with an outpouring of support from fans and colleagues. Fox News co-host Emily Compagno expressed the “Outnumbered” team’s joy, saying, “We can’t wait for you to come back, but not anytime soon. Enjoy motherhood with a sweet third baby.” Social media comments echoed this sentiment, with one follower writing, “Welcome Avery Grace! Such a beautiful name and such a contentious time. She will be strong and live in grace.”
Awaiting Further Details
As the public awaits more information about McEnany’s unprecedented request, her story continues to captivate audiences. Whether tied to her faith, a medical decision, or another deeply personal choice, the request has added a layer of intrigue to an already heartwarming story of family and love. For now, McEnany and Gilmartin are cherishing their time with Avery Grace, surrounded by their two older children and the support of their community.
