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LaMelo Ball and Ana Montana Announce Son LaOne, Launch Fertility Nonprofit

The reveal doubles as a launch for a fertility nonprofit offering education, emotional support, $5,000 grants.

Overview

  • Ball and Montana, who disclosed the news Sunday on Mother’s Day, confirmed their son was born in January and is named LaOne.
  • I Am Fertility debuts as a platform and nonprofit that supports people navigating fertility and IVF through education, trusted resources, and a community of care.
  • The HOPE Grant will award two recipients $5,000 each, with applications open from Mother’s Day through June 1.
  • Ana Montana says her own IVF journey felt overwhelming and isolating, and that experience drove her to build a place where others can find guidance and support.
  • The baby’s name drew swift online reaction, with some users initially mistaking the news for a parody post before coverage from People and other outlets confirmed it.