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Jason and Maddie Duggar Say They’re Not Expecting and Will Delay Parenthood

Maddie will finish her degree next May before the couple pursues parenthood.

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Overview

  • On the Jinger & Jeremy podcast on August 13, Jason pretended they were expecting before Maddie clarified they are neither expecting nor trying for a baby now.
  • Maddie, 21, said she wants to complete her final year of college without the added responsibilities of pregnancy and plans to graduate next May.
  • The newlyweds explained that they want to enjoy early marriage, “chill” together and gain perspective by babysitting rather than becoming parents immediately.
  • Jason noted that relatives who wished they had waited to start families inspired their decision to pause childbearing.
  • Departing from his parents’ 19-child model, the couple signaled that having more than six children would be “pushing it.”