Rebecca Lim welcomes baby boy with husband

It's a boy for local actress Rebecca Lim and her hubby Matthew Webster.

The good news was revealed in an Instagram post by her talent management company The Celebrity Agency (TCA) this afternoon (Feb 1) with a photo of the baby's foot.

"Congratulations Rebecca Lim and Matthew Webster on your adorable baby boy! Wishing you three all the happiness in the world!" the post read.

Rebecca gave birth on Jan 30 after 14 hours of labour and "pushing" for two hours. Their son, whose name is not revealed, weighs 3.8kg.

The 37-year-old announced her pregnancy on Sept 12 last year through a post by TCA with a photo of her hubby embracing her from behind as they gently cradled her baby bump.

In a release sent to the media, Rebecca said while she gained about 20kg throughout the pregnancy, it is secondary to her.

"I expect my body to change as I am building a life inside of me and what is important is that my baby is healthy, I am strong and well. I hope that anyone expecting will have this positive mentality too," she said.

She added that she would be having her confinement at home over the Chinese New Year period and believes it would be an unforgettable year for them as her younger sister is also expected to deliver her baby while Rebecca is in confinement.

As for when she would be returning to work, Rebecca said she is taking things slow for now as she adjusts to her new role as a parent.

"There are just so many things that I need to learn and unlearn. Also, I don't wish to miss out on these growing months where the baby changes every other day. I'll definitely need the doctor's advice as to when I'm fit enough to go back to work," she said.

In a previous interview with AsiaOne, Rebecca said that she intended to do a 40-day confinement to return to her best condition.

Rebecca shared her wish for her newborn, hoping that he would have "all the most wonderful things".

"I hope that my baby will grow up to be kind, respectful and happy. And that my new family will make lots of wonderful memories together, with our families and close friends for many healthy years ahead."

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