CBeebies star Rebecca Keatley has given birth to her first child, a baby girl, ‘three weeks earlier than expected’.
The children’s television presenter, 37, announced the happy news via Instagram on Tuesday as she shared a gallery of adorable snaps of the newborn.
Rebecca revealed she didn’t get her wish of having a water birth as she ‘delivered early via caesarean section due to foetal growth restriction’.
The presenter announced she and partner Jim Rastall have decided to name their ‘little munchkin’ Mabel.
She penned: ‘On Friday 10th November 2023 a little munchkin called Mabel was born. Just over 3 weeks earlier than expected. Weighing in at a whooping 4lbs 4 ounces.
Congratulations! CBeebies star Rebecca Keatley has given birth to her first child, a baby girl, ‘three weeks earlier than expected’
Adorable: The children’s television presenter, 37, announced the happy news via Instagram on Tuesday as she shared a gallery of adorable snaps of the newborn
‘She had to be delivered early, via C-Section due to foetal growth restriction. Although I didn’t get my wish for a water birth, the hypnobirthing did come in handy before and during the operation.
‘After a week of highs and lows, trying to get her birth weight up, stabilise low blood sugar levels, getting her tongue tongue tie and jaundice sorted. She is now on an upwards climb and doing really well at home.
‘As for the parents, well, we’re delirious with lack of sleep but most importantly love. She’s like an out of this world being. And we’re loving the adventure already.
‘A massive thank you to my other half @jimrastall, who has been an incredible support to me and the most wonderful Dad already.
‘Hats off to the NHS and the fantastic team who helped bring baby Mabel safely into the world.’
Rebecca is best known to for appearing on the kids TV channel since 2016.
She has led TV programme, Let’s Play, as well as working as an in-vision continuity announcer in the infamous CBeebies house.
Before her stint with the BBC, she played the character of the Red Wiggle on the UK version of the popular Australian children’s show The Wiggles between 2008 and 2011.
‘Three weeks early’: Rebecca revealed she didn’t get her wish of having a water birth as she ‘delivered early via caesarean section due to foetal growth restriction’
Cute: The presenter announced she and partner Jim Rastall have decided to name their ‘little munchkin’ Mabel
Earlier this month, she told how impending parenthood had given her a different view on the work she produces.
Rebecca explained: ‘Talking to the other cast members who’ve already got children, you know how important it is.
‘[They have talked] about how they really treasure the shows and the characters, and how they become part of your family life, so I will have that to look forward to.’
She penned: ‘On Friday 10th November 2023 a little munchkin called Mabel was born. Just over 3 weeks earlier than expected. Weighing in at a whooping 4lbs 4 ounces’
‘So happy for you both’: Fans quickly rushed to the comments to congratulate the star including Gemma Atkinson, who penned: ‘How beautiful, congratulations!’
TV: Rebecca is best known to for appearing on the hit kids TV channel since 2016 and has led programmes, Let’s Play
