AceShowbiz - Actress Samantha Hanratty from the hit show "Yellowjackets" announced the birth of her first child, a baby boy, through a heartfelt post on Instagram. The newborn is her first child with husband, Christian DeAnda.

"And just like that...my world got brighter☀️ 12-31-24," she captioned a black-and-white photo showing her newborn's tiny hand wrapped around her finger.

Hanratty initially revealed she was expecting in August with an emotional Instagram video. In September, she shared a challenging update that her son would be born with a cleft lip and possibly a cleft palate. Following the unexpected news, Hanratty and her husband expressed their commitment to their child's health and happiness.

The actress candidly discussed the emotional and physical preparations for her son's surgeries, which are expected soon after birth. "It's still scary to think that your precious little baby is going to be going under anesthesia and that there's going to be difficulties," Hanratty explained.

Instead of breastfeeding, she will be pumping and using formula, a transition she noted has been challenging but manageable with the support of specialized medical professionals.

Hanratty's openness about her son's condition and her journey through pregnancy has resonated with many on social media. In a TikTok video, she shared, "I've been doing some updates on here and having a good time sharing these things with you, and I thought I would share our latest update that our baby is going to have a cleft lip and a possible cleft palate."

Despite initial shock and no previous family history of the condition, Hanratty and DeAnda are at peace with the situation and are thankful for the specialists assisting them. The couple has received an outpouring of support from fans and fellow celebrities, with many praising their resilience and positivity.

Reflecting on her journey, Hanratty said, "This was just a little bit of a different journey than what we had expected. I'm not going to lie and pretend that this has been the easiest of news, but I'm also, like I said, just incredibly grateful for how fortunate we are."

Hanratty's honest portrayal of her pregnancy and her candid updates have provided a relatable and hopeful perspective for many parents facing similar challenges. Her story underlines the importance of staying positive and finding peace in the face of unexpected circumstances.