Naomi Campbell wants a baby - and is prepared to do it by herself

Naomi Campbell is reportedly keen to have a baby after an operation earlier in the year made it easier for her to conceive.

A source close to the supermodel told the People newspaper that Naomi has been telling friends: “Now I can have a child I would like one. I’m even willing to have one without a father. I know that I am ready.”

The source explained that currently-single Naomi is considering the various options available to her: “Naomi just can’t find the right man but she is desperate to become a mother.

“She sees one solution is to have artificial insemination. Naomi is a strong woman and thinks she can give the child everything he or she needs without a man.

“She has lots of close friends who she could rely on for help and she is financially secure.

“Naomi is aware that her biological clock is ticking.”

The source added that Naomi also thinks a baby would help her become more emotional stable, telling friends: “I know that with a baby I would change, I’d calm down. With a child you cannot accept compromises. You have to give your full self.”

Naomi is due in court later this month to face six air rage charges resulting from an incident at the start of April.