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Laura Jackson has excitingly revealed she's now a mother to three after a rather unexpected birthing story.
The presenter, 36, had kept her pregnancy firmly under wraps until she was over eight months before dropping the bombshell news to her followers.
However, the Huddersfield-born star opted for a rather unusual birth and instead chose to welcome her third child at home – in the kitchen.
The star who now fronts the So, How Do You Do... podcast took to her Instagram account on Tuesday [April 11], to share her exciting news and shared her tot's adorable name.
In view of her 164,000 followers alongside a string of snaps of the little one, she penned: "Nico Sunny Gorrigan.
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The tot was born in Laura's kitchen "surrounded by condiments""Last week we completed our party of 5. A different, special and very wonderful kind of Easter."
Sharing her birthing story, Laura added: "A birthing pool entrance, surrounded by our condiments in the kitchen at home - we finally said hello to the latest member of our family.
"After an emotional and challenging pregnancy - I feel on cloud nine, totally overjoyed that he is finally here!"
The presenter continued: "It's not often that life takes a real pause, so we are savouring these truly special moments and toasting the new arrival the only way I know how - bottomless margs (margaritas)."
Her post which has since racked up thousands of likes was soon flooded with celebratory messages, with Helen Skelton penning: "Just beautiful."
While Junior Bake Off judge Ranveet Gill gushed: "Congratulations to you & your beautiful family."
The presenter shared an image showing her older two children gazing at their little brother in awe
Fans and famous pals rushed to congratulate the presenter and podcast host"Just beautiful Laura. Well done you," added Farrah Storr.
One fan typed: "Heaven!! Congratulations, well done and hi cute tiny Nico."
Before a second went on to exclaim: "Congrats beauty, he is gorgeous."
Laura shared several snaps taken over the Easter weekend, with one adorable image showing her older two children looking at their little brother in awe while her husband Jon cradled him in his arms.
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In February, Laura announced her pregnancy and revealed she kept it a secret as she feared her exciting news may have had a negative effect on any work opportunities.
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The star admitted that she struggled during her third pregnancy (@iamlaurajackson/Instagram)Sharing her news, she said: "I've always chosen to keep my pregnancies private for as long as possible. Worrying I will get overlooked for work and that it will affect people's perceptions of my capabilities.
"We have definitely moved the dial a lot in terms of rights, but I think pregnancy shame is a real thing and women are still, sadly, subconsciously (and consciously) discounted from opportunities because of a bump.
"I feel conscious of an announcement triggering others: conceiving can also take a variety of paths - and I always want to try and be as sensitive as possible to friends and my community who are navigating their own fertility journey...or choosing not to navigate it at all.
"To be totally frank (and I have wondered how honest to be here) this has been the longest and most emotional 8 months.
"I have not felt myself from about 6 weeks pregnant. I've had exhaustion, zero energy, crazy hormones, feeling so incredibly lonely in this journey, tears, sickness (leading to hospitalisation), feeling like I've lost my personality, I mean, the list could go on. I wish I could have felt more Rhianna at the super bowl, but sadly not so."