Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts has become a mother for the first time after welcoming a baby daughter with her fiancé Mitch Hahn.
The 40-year-old pop star shared the joyful announcement on Instagram on Sunday, revealing her little girl had arrived a fortnight earlier than expected at 38 weeks.
"Our beautiful baby girl is here," Ms Roberts wrote. "We haven't stopped staring at her perfect little face or kissing her softest little head."
The newborn weighed 6.5lbs and is said to be thriving.
Nicola Roberts announced her pregnancy on Christmas Day
| GETTYMs Roberts described the experience as "heaven on earth," adding: "We can hardly believe she's ours."
The couple have not yet revealed their daughter's name.
The arrival followed a challenging pregnancy that required medical intervention.
At 22 weeks, Ms Roberts underwent surgery to help prevent premature delivery, after which she was placed under strict instructions to limit her activities.
"I've been under instruction not to do much since I had the surgery at 22 weeks to help keep baby in," she previously shared on social media. "Hitting that 34 week mark was a big relief."
The complications forced the singer to step back from her role as Persephone in the West End production of Hadestown at London's Lyric Theatre.
Ms Roberts had acknowledged the final stretch of her pregnancy proved difficult, though she expressed she would miss carrying her bump.
Ms Roberts and Mr Hahn first stepped out publicly as a couple at an Elton John concert in June 2022.
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Girls Aloud officially split in March 2013 | GETTYThe 37-year-old, who works as an accountant and plays semi-professional football, previously captained Great Britain's squad at the European Maccabi Games in Israel and turned out for Essex club Grays Athletic.
After more than two years together, Mr Hahn proposed during a romantic getaway to the south of France in 2024.
Ms Roberts subsequently debuted her substantial oval diamond engagement ring while performing at Brighton Pride with her Girls Aloud bandmates.
Nicola Roberts has welcomed her first child
| GETTYThe couple announced their pregnancy on Christmas Day, with Ms Roberts telling followers: "We've been keeping a secret. We are five months pregnant!"
Celebrity friends rushed to congratulate the new parents following the announcement.
"So happy for you both," Katie Piper wrote while Michelle Keegan commented: "Awww congratulations to you both."
Television presenter AJ Odudu posted her congratulations in capital letters, and Jess Wright described it as "beautiful news."
Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Laura Whitmore were also among those sending their love to the couple.
Ms Roberts has now become the final member of Girls Aloud to enter motherhood.
Cheryl shares son Bear with the late Liam Payne, who died in October 2024, whilst Kimberley Walsh has three sons with husband Justin Scott.
Nadine Coyle is mother to daughter Anaíya with former NFL player Jason Bell.
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