Married at First Sight documents the lives of stranger-turned-newlyweds as they navigate the challenges of marriage while contemplating whether to remain married or part ways. Couples who choose to stay together leave the social experiment after Decision Day, thrilled to start a new chapter of their lives after the cameras stop rolling.
Since appearing on the show, many couples have made huge decisions, from buying houses to growing their families after nuptials. The alums keep updating fans about the recent developments in their married lives through their social media handles.
Multiple couples have welcomed children after their stint on Married at First Sight. Here's a list of cast members who have greeted little ones into their family of two.
Married at First Sight couples who became parents
1) Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner (Season 1)
Jamie and Doug were among the earliest successful marriages from Married at First Sight, and the first to have children in the franchise. However, their journey to expanding their family wasn't without its challenges. Jamie suffered a miscarriage in July 2016, four months into her pregnancy, losing their son, Johnathan Edward.
The couple then welcomed their rainbow baby, Henley Grace Hehner, in August 2017. By 2019, Jamie and Doug were expecting again, and had their son, Hendrix, in May 2020, in a home water birth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The former reality stars welcomed twin sons, Huxley and Hawkins in September 2024. In an Instagram post, posted on September 25, 2024, Jamie called her twins "precious miracles from above."
2) Ashley Petta and Anthony D'Amico (Season 5)
The season 5 alums, Ashley and Anthony, had their first child, daughter Mila Rose, three weeks early in January 2019. After the birth of Mila, Ashley took to Instagram to share her feelings with her fans. In a post, published in January 2019, the female reality star wrote:
"She is everything I dreamed of and more. We are so in love and can't wait to show our baby girl to the world!"
The Married at First Sight couple's second daughter, Vaeda Marie, was born in February 2021. In an Instagram post shared on February 7, 2021, Ashley described Mila's first meeting with her sister, Vaeda, saying there were "a ton of big hugs and kisses.
"I can already tell they are going to be best friends," she added.
3) Jephte Pierre and Shawniece Jackson (Season 6)
Married at First Sight's Jephte and Shawniece were pregnant before the finale of season 6 had aired, reported People, in an article published on April 24, 2018. Although the couple didn't click immediately at the altar, they had clear plans to expand their family.
Jephte and Shawniece greeted their daughter, Laura Denise Pierre, in August 2018, and named her after their respective mothers. Their pregnancy journey, including the birth of Laura, was shown in an episode of Married at First Sight: Happily Ever After?
4) Bobby Dodd and Danielle Bergman (Season 7)
Bobby and Danielle announced their first pregnancy during the season 7 reunion of Married at First Sight, and welcomed their daughter, Olivia Nicole Dodd, in February 2019.
Danielle was soon pregnant with their second child, giving birth to Robert Elvin Dodd IV, in December 2020. In September 2023, Savannah Ann, the reality stars' third child was born and shared her middle name with Bobby's mother.
5) Deonna McNeill and Greg Okotie (Season 9)
While navigating married life under quarantine after the series, Deonna and Greg actively started trying to have children. Although they initially felt unprepared, they wished to expand by introducing a little one to their family of two. After much back-and-forth, the Married at First Sight couple welcomed their son, Declan Okotie, in February 2021.
6) Austin Hurd and Jessica Studer (Season 10)
Two years after tying the knot, the season 10 alums had their first child, son Westin Paul Hurd in November 2021. In an Instagram picture, shared on November 7, 2021, Jessica expressed how "in love" she was with her "little man."
"As exhausting as these first few days have been the snuggles really do make it all worth it," she added.
The couple's second son Everett Brooks was born in August 2024. In an interview with People, published on August 10, 2024, Jessica confessed she was grateful for her "beautiful little family," and excited for the coming days.
7) Woody Randall and Amani Aliyya (Season 11)
The Married at First Sight season 11 alums welcomed their first baby, son Reign in June 2022. In a statement to Us Weekly, published on June 6, 2022, Amani said Reign looked "more like Woody" and may have his eyes.
"I think he has my nose," she said.
In November 2023, the couple had their second child, a son named Rai Zahir.
8) Briana Myles and Vincent Morales (Season 12)
Briana and Vincent's first child, daughter Aury Bella, was born in January 2023. In an exclusive statement to People, published on January 18, 2023, the pair said:
"Our little love is finally here! After a long-awaited almost 10 months, Aury Bella Morales graced us with her presence on 1/3/23 and we couldn't be more elated. She's even more beautiful than we could've ever imagined."
The Married at First Sight pair welcomed their second child, son Kai, on November 17, 2024.
Episodes of Married at First Sight are available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.