In a new social media post, the former 'Strictly Come Dancing' contestant announces that she welcomes her baby daughter, Noa, with her husband Pasha Kovalev at their home.
- November 9, 2021
AceShowbiz - Rachel Riley is officially a second-time mom. Taking to her social media account, the "Countdown" star announced that she gave birth to her "adorable" second child after being 15 days overdue.
On Monday, November 8, the 35-year-old TV presenter shared a series of sweet photos that saw her, her husband Pasha Kovalev as well as her first child Maven with the family's new bundle of joy. "We have some news…! Introducing Pasha's newest dance partner - baby Noa was finally born, 15 days after her due date, late on Friday night to the sound of fireworks!" she captioned the post.
Rachel went on to gush over her newborn baby girl, "She's totally adorable." The TV host added, "Her big sister Maven has already tried welcoming her to the world by offering Oatly and pickles, we think that's a good sign."
Rachel offered more details about the delivery process, unveiling that she gave birth to her daughter at home. "Massive thanks to the wonderful home birth midwives team and my doula who looked after us all so well," the former "Strictly Come Dancing" contestant wrote.
"Ps thanks too to my namesake @rachelrileyuk for the lovely rainbow baby clothes for our gorgeous rainbow baby. Our family feels complete now she's here," Rachel continued. She then concluded her post by adding hashtags that read, "#newbaby #babygirl #sisters #newborn #gifted."
Not stopping there, Rachel posted another photo with her newborn daughter on her Twitter account. "PS Is it just me or does she look a bit like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer here? Guess they didn't call him the baby-faced assassin for nothing," she wrote alongside the snap.
Rachel, who tied the knot with Pasha in Las Vegas back in June 2019, announced the pregnancy in April. "A special teatime teaser! And your clue is... Riley had this to thank for the reason her clothes no longer fit her... And it'll only get worse till Autumn! Happy, happy days for our little family @pashakovalev and future big sister Mave," she wrote at that time.
Shortly after, Rachel posted another photo showing off her growing bump while she's on the set of "Countdown". Along with the picture, she wrote, "Nice being able to breathe again at work! No more stomach holding in, phew!"
