Janet Jackson's brother confirms she's not using a surrogate

20 June 2016 - 15:31 By TMG Entertainment
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The brother of popular US musician Janet Jackson has confirmed that the star is not making use of a surrogate and will be carrying her baby herself.

Janet, who recently turned 50, surprised many when she announced back in April that she would be halting her busy touring schedule to plan a family. Reports a few weeks later confirmed that the star was pregnant.

The news led to speculation that Janet would be making use of a surrogate because of her age.

  • Janet Jackson pregnant at 50Only two weeks before American pop sensation Janet Jackson turns 50‚ the star is apparently expecting her first child. 

But talking to radio host Andy Cohen on Andy's Live Sirius XM radio show recently, Tito Jackson denied this, saying that Janet is carrying her first child without the assistance of a surrogate.

He reassured fans that Janet's pregnancy is going well and the star is taking it easy to protect her health.

He also revealed that Janet has chosen not to know the sex of the child just yet.

  • Janet Jackson 'planning family'Janet Jackson has postponed her world tour because she is ''planning a family'' and been ordered to rest by her doctor. 

"I couldn't tell you (when she's due) but I know she's hoping for a healthy baby," he added.

According to a source speaking to  E! Entertainment, Janet and her husband had been working with a fertility specialist for some time before her pregnancy, in hope of starting a family.

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