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By Brenda Davis Mar 27, 2008

Are the photos a hoax? A "Pregnant Man" named Thomas Beatie is shown with quite the baby bump in photos that have been all over the World Wide Web but now some are claiming that they believe the whole thing is staged. He certainly looks knocked up and for the record; he was born a woman so it is possible.

Are the Photos a Hoax: Pregnant Man Thomas Beatie Story Questioned

According to a report from ABC News, Beatie created a stir this week after announcing he is six months pregnant. Beatie, who was born female, underwent sexual reassignment surgery 10 years ago but, like many transgender people, kept his reproductive organs intact.

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But there are skeptics and one lives right next to the couple. "Quite frankly, I think it's a hoax," said neighbor Ron Schlieper, according to a report from Fox news. "I saw him a few days ago and he didn't look like that," he said in reference to the picture from the Advocate Web site.

A larger photo is here, is the neighbor right? "He was walking down the street with who I thought was his wife, Nancy, and I don't recall seeing a belly. If that (picture was taken) a month ago, he would have been much bigger just a few days ago," the neighbor concluded.

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There is also a hint that it might be a hoax. Another report claims that Thomas Beatie has signed a confidentiality agreement that expires on April 1. Is this all a big April fools joke or is the story accurate?

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