A transgender couple from the southern Indian state of Kerala, whose pregnancy photos made global news, have welcomed their baby with "tears of joy".
Ziya Paval said her partner Zahad had given birth to the baby on Wednesday morning.
Ms Paval shared the news on Instagram, posting a photo of the baby who was born nearly a month early.
They told the BBC that both Mr Zahad and the baby, whose name and gender they have not revealed, were fine.
Ms Paval and Mr Zahad, who uses only one name, have said it was their dream to become parents. The couple had paused their hormone therapy during the duration of the pregnancy.
Their pregnancy was considered a rarity in India because "no one else has called themselves a biological parent in the transgender community as far as we know", the couple told the BBC earlier this week.
The two had been at different stages of their respective gender transition processes when they decided to have a baby one-and-a-half years ago.
They had then paused their hormone therapy on doctor's advice.
On Wednesday, as they shared the baby's photo, the couple said they were thankful for the prayers and support of their well-wishers.
Since the announcement of the baby's birth, congratulations have poured in for the couple on their social media pages.
Mr Zahad, an accountant, said he planned to go back to work after two months as Ms Paval took care of the baby.
Zahhad and Ziya Paval -- a transgender couple in Kerala's Kozhikode -- are gearing up to embrace parenthood. The couple announced they are expecting a baby next month in possibly the first such pregnancy of a trans person in the country.
The couple, who have been living together for the last three years, took to Instagram to share the happy news. Ziya Paval, a dancer, took to Instagram and announced that her partner, Zahhad, is now eight months pregnant. The couple is now expecting their first baby in March, reportedly a first among the transgender community in India.
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individuals may choose to start families through various means, including surrogacy, adoption, or by using assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs).
In surrogacy, a surrogate mother carries a fertilized embryo, which can be created using the eggs of one partner and the sperm of the other or using donor eggs and sperm.
In adoption, a transgender individual or couple can adopt a child and become the child's legal parents. Some countries have laws that specifically prohibit or limit the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals to adopt, but many have made progress in recent years towards recognizing and protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals to start families through adoption.
Assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), can also be used by transgender individuals to have biological children. In these cases, the individual may use a donor egg or sperm, or they may use their own gametes (eggs or sperm) that were frozen prior to their gender transition.
Having a child can also bring joy, love, and new experiences. For many, being a parent is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling experiences of their lives.
It's important to note that every individual's journey towards parenthood is unique, and they may face legal and social barriers along the way. However, with increasing
Ultimately, the conclusion of having a child is a personal one that only the individuals involved can make. The most important thing is to make a well-informed decision based on what will work best for the individual and their family.support and recognition for the LGBTQ+ community, these barriers are being challenged and broken down.bies?
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