Overview

• Bates announced the birth on September 10 with delivery-room photos on Instagram and the caption, "The world just got a little softer. Our baby is here."
• In a follow-up video shared from the hospital, husband Evan Stewart said, "It’s a girl," as Bates reacted with surprise after expecting a boy.
• Initial coverage noted the couple did not share the baby’s name or gender, and some outlets reported conflicting information before the video confirmed a girl.
• Family members, including sister Katie Clark and brother Zach Bates, posted congratulatory messages on the announcement.
• The happy news comes as sister Erin Bates continues medical treatment after postpartum septic shock and a severe seizure, with recent updates describing signs of recovery and a transfer for further care.