Katie Piper and her partner James have welcomed their first child together, a baby girl. The television presenter and campaigner gave birth to Belle Elizabeth, via Caesarean section, this morning. She weighed 7lb 1oz.

I am delighted to tell you that our daughter Belle Elizabeth was born today! Overwhelmed with happiness. We can’t wait to get to know her! — Katie Piper (@KatiePiper_) March 14, 2014

As well as an announcement on Twitter, Katie told HELLO! magazine: “I am so overwhelmed with happiness. I literally can’t stop looking at her, she’s just beautiful. “After all the operations I’ve had, this one has given me my daughter – it’s just the most special feeling in the world.”