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Maju Coutinho announces first pregnancy at age 48
Brazilian journalist Maju Coutinho, 48, has announced her first pregnancy with her husband, visual artist Agostinho Paulo Moura. The couple shared the news on social media, revealing that the baby will be named Malik, an Arabic name meaning ‘king’ or ‘sovereign’.
Coutinho, known for her work on the news program Fantástico, previously discussed her journey toward motherhood on the program Saia Justa, where she mentioned the decision to freeze her eggs to balance career ambitions with personal desires. Her announcement has drawn warm congratulations from colleagues and celebrities, including actress Taís Araújo and presenter Poliana Abritta.
The news has also sparked discussions regarding fertility preservation among women in their 30s and 40s, with reports noting other public figures who have utilized egg freezing to manage the timing of their pregnancies.
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Agostinho Paulo Moura · Caetano Veloso · Fantástico · Maju Coutinho · Malik · Poliana Abritta · TV Globo · Taís Araújo