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Congratulations are in order for Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard.

One Million Kids and Counting.

Jill Duggar, 23, and Derick Dillard, 25, have welcomed their first child. The proud new parents announced the arrival of their baby boy, Israel David, on Monday night.

The couple shared several pictures on their social media accounts and have told People magazine both mum and bub are doing well.

Jill Duggar and her son Israel David.

Their honeymoon baby was expected to arrive on the 24th of March but instead arrived two weeks late in hospital. Jill, a midwife, initially wanted a home birth but with Israel arriving so late, medical intervention was required where she could be monitored in hospital.

Israel David.

It was planned that Derick would coach Jill throughout the birth using the Bradley Method. This method uses breathing techniques which take the place of drugs during the birth. Jill's mum and relatives were also meant to be present.

Derick Dillard and his son Israel David.

While things didn't go as the pair would have hoped, we're happy to hear little Israel arrived safely.

Congratulations Jill and Derick!

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