White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday delivered what is expected to be her final press gaggle with reporters before stepping away for maternity leave ahead of the birth of her daughter.

Speaking from the White House briefing room, Leavitt told reporters she could go into labor at any time and used the moment to signal her temporary departure from daily press duties.

“Finally, on a personal matter. This will likely be my last gaggle for some time. As you can see, I’m about ready to have a baby any minute, so I will see you guys very soon,” Leavitt said.

She also expressed confidence in her communications team during her absence and made a light remark referencing reporters’ access to senior administration officials, drawing laughter from the press corps.

Leavitt is due next week, according to Politico, and is expected to take maternity leave following the birth. During that period, the White House does not plan to appoint a formal replacement for her role, though administration officials and senior figures are expected to periodically brief reporters.

According to reporting on the White House communications strategy, Vice President JD Vance, cabinet members, and even President Donald Trump are expected to make appearances at the podium. Day-to-day communications responsibilities will be handled by White House communications director Steven Cheung and members of Leavitt’s press office staff.

Leavitt has served as White House press secretary since the start of Trump’s second term and is noted as the youngest person to hold the position.

During Friday’s gaggle, she also addressed foreign policy matters, including a planned trip by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner to Islamabad over the weekend.