We have some wonderful news to share this afternoon, as it has been announced that the inspirational Bethany Hamilton has welcomed her first child.

 

Professional surfer Bethany, who famously survived a shark attack, confirmed last night that she has given birth to a baby boy.

 

Bethany took to her Twitter account to reveal that she and husband Adam Dirks have named their little one Tobias; he weighed in at 7lb 9oz.

 

“Blessed to welcome our son, Tobias! Adam and I are so in love with our ‘lil guy and are stoked to share life with him!” wrote the 25-year-old, describing herself as ‘a stoked mamma’.

 

 

Bethany, who is the inspiration behind the movie Soul Surfer, revealed that the couple chose to name their son Tobias – which means ‘the goodness of God’ – after his great-grandfather.

 

Bethany and Adam announced their wonderful baby news back in February, posting a touching YouTube video to share their excitement.

 

 

We're starting to feel ready for this lil boy to enter the world! Ready or not parenthood here we come #mybikini #maternity

A photo posted by Bethany Hamilton (@bethanyhamilton) on

 

The new mum, who lost an arm in the shark attack over 10 years ago, shared her thoughts on impending motherhood at the time.

 

“I often forget that I have one arm. When I think about it, a squirming baby and changing the diaper…I think how I live life: just adjust and adapt to different things, especially things that are a lot easier with two arms,” she said.

 

Congratulations to Bethany and Adam on their amazing news.

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