Bringing Up Bates star Erin Bates is fighting for her life following the birth of her and husband Chad Paine’s seventh child.

Paine announced via Instagram on August 27, 2025, that he and Bates had welcomed their son, Henry Blythe.

“After a long and emotional labor, our miracle arrived. Henry Blythe was born August 25th. ,” he wrote. “Henry is doing wonderful, but we would so appreciate your prayers for Erin as she continues to recover from some complications. We thank the Lord for carrying us through and for the gift of this precious boy.”

Paine later revealed that his wife had experienced septic shock after she suffered infections in her body.

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