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Diana and Matthew from a Discovery of Witches, standing in front of a white picket fence
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Does Diana Get Pregnant in Discovery of Witches, Answered

Do Diana and Matthew have children in Discovery of Witches?

In A Discovery of Witches, it’s generally believed vampires like Diana’s husband Matthew are unable to have children. If that’s the case, you might be curious to know if Diana gets pregnant in A Discovery of Witches. And, if so, how is it possible?

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Is Diana Pregnant in A Discovery of Witches?

Yes, Diana does get pregnant in A Discovery of Witches. Her pregnancy is revealed in the first episode of Season 3. Soon after, viewers also learn that Diana is carrying twins. Matthew is shocked by this since he didn’t think he could have children.

One thing that show leaves out from the original source material is that, in the books, Diana miscarries her first child. While Diana’s pregnancy by Matthew becomes a central plot point in the TV adaptation, their difficult road to parenthood is altered by excluding this key part of their story. But Diana does eventually get pregnant with twins in the book series, so this part of the adaptation remains consistent with its source material.

How Is Diana Able To Get Pregnant in Discovery of Witches?

Diana Clutching Papers and looking thoughtful in the show Discovery of Witches
Image via Bad Wolf/Sky Studios

Diana’s pregnancy and path to motherhood are unusual, even in a world populated with supernatural beings. Her partner, Matthew, is a vampire, meaning that he shouldn’t be able to conceive a child.

However, Diana and Matthew aren’t just any vampire and witch. Diana is a Weaver, which means she has daemon DNA somewhere in her line. Similarly, Matthew also has daemon DNA that produces blood rage.

Because each of them has this relatively rare shared DNA, they are able to conceive a child, despite it normally being impossible for a vampire to do so. Since the Congregation forbids cross-species relationships, there weren’t enough previous cases for Matthew to believe it was possible for him to have a child. However, not everyone in the show is as surprised, due to ancient rumors of vampire/witch children having existed previously.

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Amanda Kay Oaks has been a freelancer writer with The Escapist since February 2024. She's a lifelong gamer with an affinity for Pokemon, RPGs, and cozy games, especially The Sims. Amanda has an MFA in Creative Nonfiction, with prior work on pop culture and entertainment at Book Riot, Fanfare, and Gamepur.