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Whitehead MaryBeth

April 7, 1957 · Neptune City, New Jersey
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Moon Sign
Gemini
Sun Sign
Pisces
Ascendant
Aquarius
Nakshatra
Ardra
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Venus / Mars / Mercury · Apr 2026 – Jun 2026
Science Field-ChemistryDivorceeMultiple MarriagesSeperatedLife Path 6Destiny Number 6Soul Number 9Personality Number 6
Biography

Who is Whitehead MaryBeth?

American news figure who was the surrogate mother, by contract, for the child of William Stern, a 40-year old biochemist who was married and childless. After the baby was born on 3/27/1986, she decided to keep her, naming her Sara. The child was removed by court order on 3/31/1987 and remanded to the custody of her father, who had filed suit for breach of contract. The case was landmark for the legal and moral questions surrounding surrogate parenting. Mary Beth was originally inseminated with sperm from William Stern on 7/02/1985. The child was named Melissa Stern by her dad. Sterns victory was not total, though, as Whitehead was granted visitation rights twice a month with her daughter. Melissa has been raised with full knowledge of the story and calls both her surrogate and biological mothers, "mom." At two, the little girl could not say Melissa so gave herself the name of Sassy. She lives with the Sterns a majority of the time but visits with her mom and half brothers whenever they choose. The two families are civil, but not really friendly. Whitehead separated from her husband, Richard, a former trash collector, in August 1987 after a marriage of 14 years when she became pregnant by another man. On 11/29/1987 she married a Wall Street accountant, Dean Gould, and had a baby boy with him, Austin, on 5/09/1988, Long Branch, NJ. and the following year, Morgan. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Mary Beth Whitehead

Born: April 7, 1957 • Neptune City, New Jersey, United States

Biographical snapshot

  • Public prominence stems from the 1984 Baby M surrogacy case in New Jersey, a landmark in U.S. reproductive ethics and law.
  • Whitehead''s case brought wide media attention and sparked ongoing public discussions about surrogacy contracts, parental rights, and state regulation.
  • Beyond the Baby M chapter, information about her personal life and activities has remained relatively private in public records.

Notable public case: Baby M

The Baby M matter involved a surrogacy arrangement with intended parents and Mary Beth Whitehead. The ensuing custody dispute became one of the most widely cited surrogacy cases in U.S. history. The New Jersey courts ultimately held that surrogacy contracts were not enforceable and the child’s custody was resolved in a way that emphasized the welfare of the child and the public policy surrounding surrogacy. The ruling is frequently referenced in discussions of reproductive ethics and helped shape later surrogacy legislation and case law.

News and public discussion

Over the decades, the Baby M case has been revisited in retrospectives, academic articles, and discussions about surrogacy regulation. There have been no sustained, high-profile updates about Whitehead herself in mainstream news in recent years; most references focus on the case’s legal and ethical implications rather than ongoing public activity by Whitehead.

Social media

There are no widely verified public social media profiles associated with Mary Beth Whitehead. If any profiles exist, they are not confirmed in major public records or reputable sources, and privacy considerations around a private individual are typically observed in reporting.

Recent projects and public activities

There is no well-documented record of recent professional projects or public-facing initiatives attributed to Whitehead in reputable sources. The public narrative centers on the historical Baby M case and its impact on surrogacy law rather than on ongoing public work by Whitehead.

Selected references

Which Raj Yogas are in Whitehead MaryBeth's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Whitehead MaryBeth's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga, including Gaja Kesari Yoga.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha is Whitehead MaryBeth running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Whitehead MaryBeth is currently in the Venus mahadasha, running from Apr 6, 2026 to Jun 5, 2026.

PREVIOUSJan 29, 2026 - Apr 6, 2026
Venus / Mars / Saturn
NOWApr 6, 2026 - Jun 5, 2026
Venus / Mars / Mercury
NEXTJun 5, 2026 - Jun 30, 2026
Venus / Mars / Ketu

What do Whitehead MaryBeth's numerology numbers say?

Whitehead MaryBeth's core numbers are Life Path 6, Destiny 6, Soul Urge 9, Personality 6, Kabbalah Number 4, Master Number 33, Birth 7.

Life Path
6

Chaldean Life Path 6 is Venus-led—care, harmony, and responsibility. It indicates fulfillment through relationships, service, beauty, and home balance.

Destiny
6

Chaldean Destiny 6 indicates service and harmony as your expression. It supports counseling, teaching, design, healing, and community responsibility.

Soul Urge
9

Chaldean Soul 9 desires purpose and compassion. It seeks to serve, forgive, and complete cycles with wisdom.

Personality
6

Chaldean Personality 6 appears caring, responsible, and protective. Others often see harmony-making and relationship commitment.

Kabbalah Number
4

Kabbalah Number 4 reflects an inner spiritual code of structure and stability. It supports discipline, grounded effort, and dependable progress.

Master Number
33

Master Number 33 in Chaldean numerology amplifies compassion, healing, and teaching. It supports upliftment through service and mature love.

Birth
7

Explore Birth Number 7 in Vedic astrology: discover personality traits, destiny, career inclinations, relationships, and remedies to balance karmic energy.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1985
Family
Conception sex July 1985 (Inseminated with sperm in lab)
1986
Family
Change in family responsibilities 27 March 1986 (Surrogate baby born)
1987
Relationship
End significant relationship 1987 (Separated from first husband)
1987
Crime
Law suit 31 March 1987 (Custody, lost, baby given to dad)
1987
Relationship
Marriage 29 November 1987 (Dean Gould)
1988
Family
Change in family responsibilities 9 May 1988 (Own son born)
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Whitehead MaryBeth carries the Master Number 33, a powerful spiritual vibration associated with compassion, healing, and service to humanity. This rare number indicates someone called to uplift others and work toward greater good, often through teaching, caregiving, or transformative roles. The master number amplifies her natural capacity for empathy and responsibility, driving her toward meaningful contributions in her relationships and community.

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