This timeline documents Jamie Lynn Spears' experience with teen pregnancy, the birth of her daughter, and the challenges and adjustments she faced as a young mother.
Pregnancy Announcement
December 2007
Jamie Lynn Spears confirms that she is pregnant at age 16, with her then-boyfriend Casey Aldridge. The announcement sparks public debate about teenage pregnancy and the responsibilities of young celebrities.
Birth of Maddie Briann Aldridge
June 19, 2008
Jamie Lynn Spears gives birth to her daughter, Maddie Briann Aldridge, in McComb, Mississippi. She takes a hiatus from her acting career to focus on motherhood.
Focus on Motherhood
2008-2013
Jamie Lynn Spears dedicates herself to raising her daughter in a relatively private setting in Mississippi. She occasionally makes public appearances but primarily focuses on her family life.