Charlotte Church and boyfriend Gavin Henson have become parents for the first time after Charlotte gave birth to a baby girl on Thursday.

The Voice of an Angel star gave birth to the as-yet-unnamed girl in a birthing pool at their country home outside of Cardiff. Gavin and two midwives were with her throughout the labour until the baby arrived around 10.30pm. The baby weighed in 6lbs 12oz.

A source close to the family told the Mirror: “They are both thrilled to bits. The baby was a couple of days overdue but Charlotte managed to stay relaxed.”

“She was so looking forward to having Gavin at the birth. They both found it emotional. I don’t think there was a dry eye anywhere.”

Charlotte had reportedly picked the name ‘Ava’ if she gave birth to a baby girl but is said to be reconsidering her plans after Myleene Klass named her baby Ava last month.