Dia Mirza Baby Boy is born. The actor and husband Vaibhav Rekhi on Wednesday announced the arrival of their first child together, a baby boy. The couple have named their son Avyaan. Sharing details about her pregnancy, the complications, Mirza wrote on Instagram, "Our son Avyaan Azaad Rekhi was born on May 14th. Having arrived early, our little miracle has since then been cared for by tireless nurses and doctors in the neonatal care." She also shared a picture of the baby’s hand.
Dia Mirza on complications
In a note shared on her social media accounts, Mirza revealed that a sudden appendectomy during her pregnancy, followed by a bacterial infection led to Mirza's emergency C-section. The actor and family kept the news under wraps because the baby was born prematurely. baby Avyaan is currently gaining strength in a Neonatal intensive care unit (ICU).
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— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) July 14, 2021
She further said that with the birth of Avyaan, she and Vaibhav are learning the "true meaning of trusting the universe and of parenthood".
Mirza said her family would learn from her baby's resilience and courage. She thanked her supporters who continue to help them live this story of hope and faith and create a safe, healing, nurturing space for Avyaan and the new mother. "He will be home soon and his elder sister Samaira and grand parents are waiting to hold him in their arms," she noted.
Here are 10 things to know about Dia Mirza baby boy:
1. Mirza announced her pregnancy on April 1, shortly after she was married to Mumbai-based businessman Rekhi on February 15.
2. According to the actor, the former Miss Asia Pacific, who got married for the second time, their first child was born on May 14 and is currently being cared for in a Neonatal ICU.
3. The 39-year-old announced the news on Twitter, along with a picture of the baby’s hand, and revealed that they have named him Avyaan Azaad Rekhi.
4. In an emotional note shared on her social media, Mirza revealed that Avyaan was born prematurely. “Our heartbeat, our son Avyaan Azaad Rekhi was born on May 14th. Having arrived early, our little miracle has since then been cared for by tireless nurses and doctors in the Neonatal ICU,” she wrote.
5. The Bollywood actor also revealed she had to undergo emergency delivery.
6. She claimed to have suffered from a sudden appendectomy during her pregnancy. "A subsequent and very severe bacterial infection could have led to sepsis and proven to be life threatening," she shared but thankfully, the timely care and intervention by the doctor ensured the safe birth of the baby via an emergency C-section.
7. Mirza further thanked her well-wishers and fans saying, "I just want to say - your concern has always meant a lot to me and if it was possible to share this news before, we would have."
8. She concluded by writing, "We see you, we hear you and together, we will get past this time. Dia & Vaibhav."
9. Mirza was previously married to filmmaker and producer Sahil Sangha; they divorced in 2019. This will be her first child. Rekhi has a daughter from a previous marriage.
10. The new parents have also requested the media to give them privacy at this time so that they can give all their attention and energy to their baby.
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