CBeebies star gives birth three weeks early and shares adorable baby name

22 November 2023 , 13:27

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CBeebies star gives birth three weeks early and reveals cute name of 'little munchkin'

CBeebies star Rebecca Keatley revealed she has given birth to her first child.

The TV presenter, 37, and her partner Jim Rastall welcomed her 'little munchkin' three weeks earlier than expected and took to social media to share the news.

She wrote: "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. 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.

Baby Mabel has arrived!

"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."

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Friends and followers rushed to the comment section to congratulate the presenter on the arrival of Mabel. "So so happy for you both. so pleased you’re all doing well. Mabel is beautiful ," one user said. Gemma Atkinson posted: "How beautiful, congratulations!" while one fan added: "Congratulations to you both. She’s so gorgeous. so precious. Enjoy every moment, every second as they grow up too quickly."

The star welcomed the little one a few weeks earlier than expected (Instagram/rebecca_keatley)

"Ahhh what an exquisitely beautiful little sweetheart- she’s adorable. Love the name! Big big love to you all, you are both going to be the most glorious of parents," one excited user commented. Rebecca and her partner Jim announced the news of their pregnancy in July.

Sharing a photo of the two looking confused while reading a book titled 'How To Grow a Baby', they wrote: "We're super excited to announce ........We're having a baby!! After lots of ups and downs and trials and tribulations, we can finally say our two will become a three. Now can someone explain how to be a parent please?"

They also shared snaps of themselves reading a baby name book, 'What to Expect when you're expecting', and Prengnancy for Men. One included the two holding up a sweet print of the sonogram.

Zara Woodcock