Ira Losco gives birth to baby boy

Maltese singer Ira Losco gave birth to a baby boy, Harry.

In a Facebook post, Ira Losco thanked “everyone who was part of this incredible journey”. She also included a photo of baby Harry.

“Our baby Harry was born last night and I am recovering well. Sean was of such support, which was very needed as my delivery wasn’t an easy one. I must thank the delivery staff at Mater Dei are absolutely incredible. Ultimate organisation and extreme timing, My delivery wasn’t an easy one and they took care of it so amazingly well. I’d like to thank all the doctors and nurses especially Carmen Wareing who took care of me with such care and passion, our Anaesthetist Mr.Zahra, our gynaecologist Mark Sant who supported us throughout our pregnancy and Dr Samuel our paediatrician who took care of Harry during his first minutes of life. I wish I could remember all the names, thank you all for your love and support. Harry and I are both healthy and settled in hospital”. Ira Losco has competed in two editions of the European Song Contest, the first in 2002, the second, while pregnant, this year.

Back in May, during the run-up to the Eurovision song contest, Ira Losco had written the following: “I’m ecstatic that my boyfriend Sean, family and friends are here to support me all the way. To add to all the excitement I’m also celebrating my First Mother’s Day as a motherto-be”.

Boyfriend Sean Gravina wrote on Facebook. “What an absolute journey from the beginning till the very end of it. Our baby Harry was born last night and Ira is recovering perfectly, she was great. I have something to say about the hospital here, they are absolutely incredible. Ultimate organisation and extreme timing, Ira’s delivery wasn’t an easy one and they took care of it so amazingly well”.

Both the Prime Minister and the leader of the Opposition tweeted their congratulations.