Nicola Roberts Embraces New Mom Life at 40

Nicola Roberts has shared an insight into her life as a new mother after welcoming her first child with her fiancé Mitch Hahn in May.

The singer, 40, who gave birth to a baby girl, said she has been enjoying 'sunshine and snuggles with her pretty lady' in a new Instagram post.

Nicola shared a make-up free selfie carrying her little one - whose name she has not yet disclosed - in a pink baby carrier while out on a stroll together.

In another photo, her daughter was cuddled up on her chest as Nicola laid in bed, looking content as she smiled at the camera.

Nicola's post included snapshots of recent outings with her baby girl, including in a London park and picking up some flowers at a florist.

Nicola Roberts announced on May 24 she had secretly welcomed her first child, a daughter, a 'couple of weeks ago'. 

She took to Instagram to confirm the joyful news alongside a slew of sweet snaps as she lovingly cradled the tot. 

Nicola, who had to have surgery at 22 weeks to 'keep the baby in', was positively glowing, while another snap showed footballer Mitch, 37, leaving the hospital with their baby daughter.

She captioned the post: 'Our beautiful baby girl is here. We haven’t stopped staring at her perfect little face or kissing her softest little head.

'She arrived healthy and content a couple of weeks ago at 38 weeks weighing 6.5lbs and is thriving. It’s heaven on earth with her and we can hardly believe she’s ours.'

Fans and famous friends were quick to share their congratulations, with gushing, 'Congratulations darling', while 's  added: 'So happy for you both.'

Nicola became the last of her Girls Aloud bandmates to become a mum, while Sarah Harding tragically died childless in 2021 following a battle with breast cancer aged just 39.

While Cheryl Cole shares son Bear, nine, with the late Liam Payne, Kimberley Walsh and husband Justin Scott are parents to sons Bobby, 11, seven-year-old Cole and and Nate, three. 

Nadine Coyle shares daughter Anaíya, 12, with long-term partner and former NFL player Jason Bell.

Nicola previously confirmed she was having surgery in January, when she announced that the procedure meant she had to pull out of her final scheduled performances in a West End show.

She starred as the goddess Persephone in the hit West End musical Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre.

The singer, who was 34 weeks pregnant at the time, said she had been ordered by doctors to rest for the final trimester as she revealed her previous surgery.

She penned: 'Some pics I took this week.. Hasn’t it been so nice to really feel spring. 

'I’ve been under instruction not to do much since I had the surgery at 22 weeks to help keep baby in. Hitting that 34 week mark was a big relief.

'I now only have a few weeks left. Safe to say, this last bit is not the easiest is it?! In one breath, it will be nice to feel more comfortable again but I will also really miss my bump and having this tiny little thing in there.'

Nicola announced her pregnancy on  Day and shared a gorgeous photo of her baby bump. 

Nicola penned: 'Mitch and I have had the most magical Christmas Day sharing the most precious news with our families. 

'We’ve been keeping a secret. We are five months pregnant! We can’t wait to meet our little one in the spring x'

Nicola and the former footballer, 37, became engaged one year ago during a romantic trip to the south of . 

Her celeb pals flooded her comments, with Rochelle Humes leading the stars writing congratulatory messages.

'The best news ever ❤️ congratulations gang ✨,' she wrote. 'Amazing babe! Congrats ❤️❤️❤️,' Jessie Ware added.

Laura Whitmore congratulated: 'Congrats to you both! The best news x.'