Adrienne Bailon Reveals Reasons For Keeping Pregnancy A Secret

Adrienne Bailon recently opened up about her newborn son, Ever James.

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The singer-turned-actress welcomed the boy with her husband, Israel Houghton.

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Bailon kept the news of her son's conception a secret until his birth.

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The mother-of-one had previously been vocal about her pregnancy issues.

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However, using surrogacy to welcome her son was a challenging process.

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Bailon kept her son a secret because of her mental health.

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The entertainer admitted that failing to conceive made her emotionally vulnerable.

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Fortunately, the former 3LW member has found happiness as a mother.

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Bailon celebrated her son's arrival with a touching tattoo.

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