White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Friday she is expecting her second child, becoming the first person in the high-profile role to be pregnant.
"The greatest Christmas gift we could ever ask for -- a baby girl coming in May," Leavitt posted on Instagram.
She thanked President Donald Trump for his support and for "fostering a pro-family environment in the White House."
Leavitt, 28, who is married to real estate developer Nicholas Riccio, became the youngest-ever White House press secretary when appointed in January at the start of Trump's second term.
She has won a reputation for ruthlessly effective appearances at press briefings, fiercely defending the president and quashing critical journalists.