Belinda Owusu has given BIRTH! Holby City and EastEnders star reveals she has welcomed her first child and says she is in ‘sleep deprived heaven’
Belinda Owusu has revealed she has given birth to her first child, who she shares with her partner of 10 years, Michael Mackin.
The actress, 31, who played Libby Fox in EastEnders and portrays Nicky McKendrick in Holby City, took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce her happy news.
Sharing a picture of her little one while they rested on her chest she gushed that she was experiencing ‘sleep deprived heaven’ with the tot.
Congratulations: Belinda Owusu revealed on Tuesday she gave birth to her first child and said she is in ‘sleep deprived heaven’ after welcoming her baby into the world
Belinda also used arrows in the picture to point at her baby’s arm, saying ‘it’s the little chunky arm for me.’
The soap star has not yet revealed her baby’s gender or name to the public, she last appeared on Holby City at the end of March and it is unclear when she might return to the show.
Belinda announced she was expecting her first child when she was 40 weeks pregnant with a post in February.
She took to Instagram to show off her full-term bump, shocking fans with the announcement after keeping her pregnancy a secret.
Doting mother: The actress played Libby Fox in EastEnders and portrays Nicky McKendrick Holby City (pictured)
Looking casual in comfy sweats, the soap star grinned widely as she posed make-up free in the post.
Gushing about her child, Belinda wrote in the caption: ‘Ready when you are, kid #40weeks!’
When she made her announcement, her pals from Holby City flocked to Instagram to congratulate her on the news, her co-star Chizzy Akulolu wrote underneath: ‘Can’t wait. Let me know if you need Dr Mo by your side!’
Dawn Steele, who plays Ange Godard, commented: ‘Hurry uuuuuupppp – you look amazing B!’
‘Ready when you are kid!’ Belinda announced she was expecting her first child when she was 40 weeks pregnant with a post in February
First-time parents: Belinda shares her baby with her partner of 10 years, Michael Mackin
Laila Rouass, who also stars on the medical drama as Sahira Shah, penned: ‘Gorgeous mama xx!’
Fans were shocked to hear the news, with one penning: ‘Oh WOW Congratulations!’
Another posted: ‘Oh my congratulations!’
A third wrote: ‘Huge congrats! Sending loads of love!’
Co-stars: When she made her announcement, her pals from Holby City flocked to Instagram to congratulate her on the news
Another wrote: ‘Wow you kept that quiet, congratulations!’
At the time, many also asked about how her character’s storyline on Holby City tied in with her real-life pregnancy, after having presumed it was just part of the plot.
‘Wow!! Was that your actual baby in Holby when you scanned your stomach then? Congratulations girl!!’ one asked.
Another posted: ‘Congratulations!! I had no idea you were pregnant, I thought it was just your character. That’s amazing!!’
BBC star: At the time, many also asked about how her character’s storyline on Holby City tied in with her real-life pregnancy, after having presumed it was just part of the plot