May Witman best known for her role on NBC's Parenthood has welcomed her first child and named him after her on-screen brother and close friend miles Heiser the actress announced the birth on August 28th with a Charming Instagram post featuring a photo of her baby's tiny feet playfully referencing recent celebrity baby news in her post Whitman affectionately describes her son named Miles as the kindest gentlest smartest funniest little BB and shares how the choice to name him after Heiser reflects their deep bond Witman 36 expressed gratitude for the support she received throughout her pregnancy thanking the team at Moxy birth and Huntington Hospital for their care the connection between Whitman and Heiser who portrayed Drew Holt on Parenthood has remained strong since the series concluded in 2015 Heiser was present alongside their on-screen mother Lauren Graham when Whitman first announced her pregnancy in May Whitman who has been vocal about her close relationships with her former castmates has also praised Graham in a recent tribute highlighting their enduring friendship while Whitman has not revealed details about her partner or the baby's father her joy and appreciation for her new role as a mother are evident she concluded her announcement with heartfelt thanks and excitement expressing her happiness in embracing this new chapter of her life