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Thomas Beattie

Thomas Beattie is a British man known for having a full-term pregnancy and giving birth, an extremely rare occurrence. In 2008, he became the first known man to carry and deliver a baby, due to a surgical procedure that connected his reproductive system to that of his wife after she was unable to conceive. Beattie’s case gained international attention, highlighting advances in reproductive medicine and challenging traditional ideas about gender roles and pregnancy. His experience underscores how medical science can enable extraordinary biological possibilities, prompting discussions on gender, fertility, and ethics.