Tammy Duckworth becomes first United States senator to give birth in office

Bryan, Abigail and I couldn’t be happier to welcome little Maile Pearl as the newest addition to our family and we’re deeply honored that our good friend Senator Akaka was able to bless her name for us—his help in naming both of our daughters means he will always be with us. https://t.co/KXyNf65KxA

— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) April 9, 2018

Duckworth wrote on Twitter, "Bryan, Abigail and I couldn’t be happier to welcome little Maile Pearl as the newest addition to our family and we’re deeply honored that our good friend Senator Akaka was able to bless her name for us—his help in naming both of our daughters means he will always be with us."

Pearl Bowlsbey Johnson was Bryan’s great Aunt, an Army Officer & a nurse who served during the Second World War. He spent many summer months with her while growing up, we feel her presence still and are grateful for her service to our nation during the most challenging of times.

— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) April 9, 2018

In her second post she wrote, "Pearl Bowlsbey Johnson was Bryan’s great Aunt, an Army Officer & a nurse who served during the Second World War. He spent many summer months with her while growing up, we feel her presence still and are grateful for her service to our nation during the most challenging of times."

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We’re also so grateful for the love and support of our friends and family, as well as our wonderful medical teams for everything they’ve done to help us in our decades-long journey to complete our family.

— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) April 9, 2018

She went on, "We’re also so grateful for the love and support of our friends and family, as well as our wonderful medical teams for everything they’ve done to help us in our decades-long journey to complete our family.

This is not the first time that Tammy gave birth while holding the title. She gave birth to her first daughter Abigail, in 2014 when she was a congresswoman.

Tammy said, “Parenthood isn’t just a women’s issue, it’s an economic issue and one that affects all parents—men and women alike. “As tough as juggling the demands of motherhood and being a Senator can be, I’m hardly alone or unique as a working parent, and my children only make me more committed to doing my job and standing up for hardworking families everywhere.”

In 2004, the Black Hawk helicopter got struck by a rocket-propelled grenade and Tammy Duckworth lost her both legs. She was piloting the helicopter, she is serving the Senate since January 2017.

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