Nadine Mulkerrin has given birth to a baby boy.
The \'Hollyoaks\' actress and her fiance, co-star Rory Douglas-Speed, have welcomed "cool little dude" Reggie into the world and couldn\'t be happier.
Sharing a picture of herself, her partner and their son, Nadine also paid tribute to the staff at Liverpool Women\'s Hospital, where she gave birth.
She wrote: "You\'re the coolest little dude we never knew we were missing in our lives! We love you so Much.
"Also Thank you to every incredible NHS worker we\'ve come across at the womens. (Helen, Jordine, Amy, Amy) Your all walking angels. Thank you so much for making one of biggest moments of our lives so extra special with care.(sic)"
Rory shared a similar photo and praised his partner for her "superhuman" strength.
He wrote: "Welcome to the family wee Reggie Speed.
"We love You man. So proud of Nadine, I didn\'t think I could love her anymore but my heart is bloody bursting! She was amazing throughout her labour.
"Women are seriously superhuman."
The couple were inundated with messages of congratulations from co-stars past and present.
Rachel Adedeji, who plays Lisa Loveday, wrote: "Wonderful wee family!! My heart is full of love! So proud of you guys x x"
Ruby O\'Donnell, who stars as Peri Lomax, commented: "So excited to meet him! Congratulations guys"
Alongside a string of heart emojis, Owen Warner, who portrays Romeo Quinn, wrote: "Beautiful name, congratulations"
Twinnie-Lee Moore, who previously played Nadine\'s on-screen sister Porsche McQueen, wrote: "Huge congratulations to you both! Love you very proud friend over here. Can\'t wait to meet him [heart emojis] (sic)"
Duane Boachie, who used to play Zack Loveday in the soap, wrote: NADINEEEE THIS HAS MADE MY FLIPPING DAY !!! CONGRATULATIONS (YES ITS IN CAPS BECAUSE I AM SHOUTING) (sic)"
