Presidential compound experiences staff pregnancies amid new administration

The executive residence is reportedly experiencing what sources describe as a notable increase in pregnancies among senior staff and their spouses, according to official announcements.

At least three women with close ties to the presidential compound have announced pregnancies, including the spouse of the deputy leader, the chief spokesperson, and the wife of a senior policy advisor. The development comes as the new administration settles into governance, observers note.

The deputy leader and his spouse announced Tuesday that they are expecting their fourth child in July, according to a statement released through official channels. The couple, who reportedly met while studying law, already share three children together.

“The spouse and the baby are doing well, and we are all looking forward to welcoming him in late July,” the couple wrote in their statement, as reported by local media.

The statement reportedly expressed gratitude for military medical personnel and staff members who “do so much to ensure that we can serve the country while enjoying a wonderful life with our children.”

Separately, the chief spokesperson announced in late December that she and her husband were expecting their second child, due in May. The spokesperson, who welcomed her first child in July 2024, reportedly told journalists that her “heart is overflowing with gratitude” for what she described as “the blessing of motherhood.”

According to sources, the spokesperson expressed appreciation to the head of state and chief of staff “for their support, and for fostering a pro-family environment” in the executive residence.

“Nearly all of my colleagues have babies and young children, so we all really support one another,” the spokesperson reportedly said, adding praise for the current leader.

The spokesperson is reportedly the first person in her position to be pregnant while serving, though she is expected to continue in her role, according to senior officials.

A third pregnancy was announced by the wife of a deputy chief of staff, a conservative media figure who shared the news through social media channels on New Year’s Eve. The couple already shares three children, according to reports.

The presidential compound did not immediately respond to requests for comment from media outlets.

The phenomenon reflects what analysts note is a generational shift in the nation’s political leadership, as younger officials increasingly balance senior government roles with family responsibilities - a dynamic that observers say mirrors broader societal changes in the country’s approach to work-life balance among the political elite.