Natalie Imbruglia, 44, welcomes her first child, a son named Max Valentine, after undergoing IVF

It’s a boy! Natalie Imbruglia, 44, welcomes her first child after undergoing IVF with a sperm donor – as she reveals his adorable name

Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia has given birth to her first child.

The Torn hitmaker, 44, announced the happy news on Tuesday night (UK time), sharing a photo to Instagram of herself holding the newborn’s hand.

She revealed the child’s adorable name in the caption, writing: ”Welcome to the world… Max Valentine Imbruglia. My heart is bursting #myboy.’ 

It’s a boy! Natalie Imbruglia, 44, welcomes her first child after undergoing IVF with a sperm donor – as she reveals his adorable name

While Natalie didn’t reveal a glimpse at her son’s face in the close-up image, she did share a look at his adorable black-and-white striped pajamas with rainbow detailing.  

It didn’t take long for the raven-haired beauty’s famous friends to shower her with congratulatory messages. 

‘Yay!!! Hello, Max! Welcome indeed. So glad you’re here safe and sound. Congratulations, mama!!’ Sophie Ellis-Bextor wrote.   

Baby joy! Earlier this year, the musician announced she was pregnant with her first child with help from IVF and a sperm donor in July this year

Baby joy! Earlier this year, the musician announced she was pregnant with her first child with help from IVF and a sperm donor in July this year 

‘Congratulations!!!!  What a lucky boy to have you as a mumma. Sending love to you both xxxx,’ added Pia Miranda.  

Natalie announced she was pregnant with her first child with help from IVF and a sperm donor in July this year. 

At the time, she took to Instagram to announce the good news, revealing she is due in autumn.

'I won't be saying anything more on that publicly': The actress has refused to announce the name of her baby's father

‘I won’t be saying anything more on that publicly’: The actress has refused to announce the name of her baby’s father 

‘For those of you who know me, this has been something I have wanted for a very long time,’ Natalie wrote.  

‘I’m blessed that this is possible with the help of IVF (in vitro fertilisation) and a sperm donor,’ she added.

The actress refused to announce who the father was, adding: ‘I won’t be saying anything more on that publicly.

Motherhood plans: Back in 2015, Natalie told The Evening Standard that she 'would really love to be a mum', adding, 'it is something that is going to happen'

Motherhood plans: Back in 2015, Natalie told The Evening Standard that she ‘would really love to be a mum’, adding, ‘it is something that is going to happen’

Natalie was married to Daniel Johns for five years before they split in 2008 and announced she was in a relationship with Matt Field in 2017, but the pair have not been pictured together since the summer of 2018. 

Back in 2015, Natalie told The Evening Standard that she ‘would really love to be a mum’, adding, ‘it is something that is going to happen.’

Revealing her plans to have children, Natalie told the publication: ‘I am still hopeful that I will meet someone. And yes, I may well look into other options [for babies] if I don’t.’

The star has often rued the life of a singleton admitting she never thought she would be divorced and without children in her forties.

‘I am a bit behind the curve as far as family is concerned, but that doesn’t bother me right now.  

Former flame: Natalie was married to Daniel Johns (right) for five years before they split in 2008

Former flame: Natalie was married to Daniel Johns (right) for five years before they split in 2008 

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