NORTH Belfast MLA Nichola Mallon has welcomed a new baby girl.
The SDLP politician gave birth at the Mater Hospital in her own constituency early yesterday morning.
Ms Mallon wrote a message on Facebook thanking maternity staff for helping her to deliver "a perfect baby girl" - her second daughter.
"That's 3 to 1 in our house. The hubby hasn't a chance against us girls," she joked.
Completely overwhelmed by all the lovely messages. There's not many little girls get such a warm welcome into the world. Thank you.
— Nichola Mallon (@NicholaMallon) May 14, 2017