After several years of suffering from endometriosis, America’s Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi is expecting her first child. A rep for the star said:

“As a result of her condition, this pregnancy has been referred to by her physician as nothing short of a medical miracle, and due to its delicate nature, we ask/implore the press to respect Ms Lakshmi’s privacy at this time.”

The identity of the dad is not known. Also due to her suffering from the condition, Padma has set up The Endometriosis Foundation Of America as a place to help and offer support to other women who are also in the same situation.

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