Kate Gosselin, the former star of Jon & Kate Plus 8, said she miscarried a seventh fetus during the pregnancy in which she later gave birth to sextuplets.
Gosselin disclosed the loss in a Wednesday TikTok video that is part of a six-part series recounting her fertility journey, pregnancy and birth. "We had our first ultrasound at six weeks and there were seven babies," she said. "In between that time, the seventh baby stopped growing. I was really, really scared."
Gosselin, 50, described returning for a follow-up ultrasound about a week or two after the initial scan, when doctors discovered the seventh fetus had ceased developing. She used the segment to explain aspects of her pregnancy that were not widely known previously and to frame the emotional toll the early loss took on her.
The former reality television personality also noted she has polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, a hormonal disorder that can affect fertility. Medical sources such as the Mayo Clinic describe PCOS as a problem with hormones during reproductive years that can make it difficult to conceive and may lead to irregular menstrual cycles and other complications.
Gosselin's comments come as part of a broader series of personal recollections she has been sharing on social media, in which she revisits the decisions and medical events surrounding her pregnancies. In the TikTok installment, she recounted feeling frightened during the period between scans and said the experience left a lasting impression.
She did not discuss specific medical interventions or treatments in the clip, nor did she elaborate on whether the loss affected the management of the remaining pregnancies. Gosselin has previously been the subject of public attention for her large family and the media coverage surrounding their upbringing.
The disclosure adds new detail to the public record about the pregnancies that made Gosselin a household name. She has increasingly used social platforms in recent years to comment on her past and to provide personal updates, drawing attention from outlets covering celebrity culture and parenting.
Gosselin's description of the early loss aligns with medical descriptions of early pregnancy miscarriage, which can occur when a developing fetus stops growing in the first trimester. Specialists say such losses are relatively common but can be emotionally distressing for expectant parents. Gosselin's account underscores the complex medical and emotional dimensions that can accompany multiple gestations and fertility conditions.
She did not provide a timeline for the remainder of the TikTok series in the clip, and representatives did not immediately respond to requests for further comment.
The revelation has been reported by multiple entertainment outlets that have followed Gosselin's posts; the former reality star's recounting has reignited public interest in the circumstances surrounding her highly publicized pregnancies and her ongoing commentary about family life and fertility.