[PEOPLE EXCLUSIVE] Pumpkin Is Quietly Expecting a Baby with Her New Boyfriend — “I Just Want to Keep This for Myself a Little Longer”

The Mama June star opens up about her new happiness — and why she’s keeping it private.

October 26, 2025 – Georgia, USA

Lauryn “Pumpkin” Shannon is entering a new chapter in her life — one she’s determined to protect.
People has learned exclusively that Pumpkin is pregnant with her new boyfriend’s baby, though she’s choosing to keep it quiet — for now.

“I’m not ready for the world to know just yet”

In a brief, private conversation with People, Pumpkin smiled when asked about the rumors:

“I’m happy. That’s all I’ll say for now. Some things are better kept close to your heart — at least for a little while.”

A source close to the reality star tells People:

“She’s not hiding because she’s ashamed — she’s just being cautious. Pumpkin wants to enjoy this moment without judgment or noise.”

According to the insider, Pumpkin is around three months along and “doing really well.” Her boyfriend has been “extremely attentive — driving her to appointments, cooking for her, making sure she rests.”

“He makes her feel safe”

Pumpkin began dating her new boyfriend earlier this year, following her split from Josh Efird. Friends describe her new partner as “grounded, kind, and private.”

“He makes her feel safe — something she hasn’t felt in a long time,” a close friend says. “She doesn’t need a spotlight anymore. She just wants peace, and he gives her that.”

Keeping the secret — but not the joy

On social media, Pumpkin has kept things low-key, posting mostly family photos and self-care updates. But fans started speculating after she shared a cryptic Instagram Story last week reading:

“Sometimes happiness is something you don’t have to share with the world.”

The text was paired with two pink heart emojis — enough to send her followers into a frenzy.

Someone from the Mama June production team adds:

“Everyone close to her already knows. She’s just not ready to announce it publicly. When she does, it’ll be on her own terms.”

A New Beginning — and an Old Lesson

When asked what has changed her outlook, Pumpkin says quietly:

“I used to feel like I had to prove something to everyone. Now, I just want to live quietly, love my kids, and let life happen.”