Love Is Blind's Jessica Batten is pregnant, expecting first baby
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Love Is Blind’s Jessica Batten is pregnant, expecting first baby with husband

Jessica Batten has a baby on the way!

The “Love Is Blind” alum is pregnant, expecting her first child with husband Benjamin McGrath.

“New Year, Same Me, New Mom! 🤰✨” the former reality star, 38, captioned her Instagram baby bump debut on Thursday.

“Sending the best wishes and blessings your way in 2023🙏✨,” she continued. “We’re excited and humbled to share we will welcome our baby into the world and into our growing family in early June ♥️ Ahh!!!”

Batten, who showed her budding belly in a cutout velvet dress, received support from fellow Netflix personalities in the comments.

“Omggggg yayyyy congrats!!” Giannina Gibelli gushed.

“The Ultimatum” alum Madlyn Ballatori added, “Ahhhh! Congratulations! 🤍🤍🤍🤍 praying for a healthy pregnancy and delivery.”

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Jessica Batten cradles baby bump with husband Benjamin McGrath
The “Love Is Blind” alum debuted her baby bump via Instagram.jessicabatten_/Instagram
Benjamin McGrath kisses Jessica Batten's forehead as she cradles baby bump
The “Love Is Blind” alum debuted her baby bump via Instagram.jessicabatten_/Instagram
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Batten went on to note via Instagram Stories that her “surreal” pregnancy “trumped” her and McGrath’s “honeymoon plans.”

Her husband is already a father, with the doctor sharing daughter Poppy and son Ethan with an ex.

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Jessica Batten wears white while posing with husband Benjamin McGrath
She and McGrath have been married since August 2022.jessicabatten_/Instagram
Jessica Batten attends a baseball game with husband Benjamin McGrath
She and McGrath have been married since August 2022.jessicabatten_/Instagram
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Jessica Batten vacations with husband Benjamin McGrath
She and McGrath have been married since August 2022.jessicabatten_/Instagram
Jessica Batten smiles in selfie with husband Benjamin McGrath
She and McGrath have been married since August 2022.jessicabatten_/Instagram
Jessica Batten snaps silly selfie with husband Benjamin McGrath
She and McGrath have been married since August 2022.jessicabatten_/Instagram
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Jessica Batten gets dipped by Benjamin McGrath at wedding
She and McGrath have been married since August 2022.jessicabatten_/Instagram
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The pair got engaged in September 2021, one year after Batten appeared on Season 1 of “Love Is Blind.”

In August 2022, Batten walked down the aisle in Santa Barbara, Calif., in a Reem Acra gown.

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Jessica Batten drinks beside Mark Cuevas on "Love Is Blind"
Batten is best known for starring on Season 1 of “Love Is Blind.”Netflix
Jessica Batten kisses Mark Cuevas
Batten is best known for starring on Season 1 of “Love Is Blind.”Netflix
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Jessica Batten smiles on "Love Is Blind"
Batten is best known for starring on Season 1 of “Love Is Blind.”Netflix
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“The genuine happiness that comes through here I have truly never seen of myself,” the bride told her Instagram followers at the time. “I am so thankful and overjoyed to call @doctor.ben_ my husband.”

Batten was previously engaged to Mark Cuevas on the reality series. The fitness trainer, 28, has gone on to marry Aubrey Rainey and welcome two sons.