'Our family is now complete': Katie Piper reveals she has given birth to her second daughter with a touching Instagram post... but is yet to reveal the name

Published: 13:27 GMT, 15 December 2017 | Updated: 16:50 GMT, 15 December 2017

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Katie Piper has given birth to her second child with husband Richard James Sutton.

The philanthropist took to social media on Friday to share an image of her newborn's hand with the simple caption: 'We’ve been blessed with the safe arrival of a baby girl. Our family is now complete'.

The picture shows off Katie's stunning ring following her November 2015 marriage to Richard, with whom she raises toddler Belle Elizabeth, born in March 2014.

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Happy days: Katie Piper has given birth to her second child with her husband Richard James Sutton

Katie told Hello! Magazine after the birth: 'I'm so happy and busy feeding, cuddling - and managing a very enthusiastic Belle!'

Proving her huge popularity among fans, her 600,000 Instagram followers soon flocked the comments section to praise the inspirational star - with the image garnering 21,000 comments in just over 20 minutes.

MailOnline has contacted a representative for Katie for comment.

The star was recently promoting the Pampers Thank You Midwife Campaign which she passionately supports. For the campaign, the star recalls giving birth to Belle, and how crucial midwives were to her.

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The new parents! The picture shows off Katie's stunning ring following her November 2015 marriage to Richard, with whom she raises toddler Belle Elizabeth, born in March 2014(pictured with Richard in August)

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Happy days: The star was recently promoting the Pampers Thank You Midwife Campaign which she passionately supports. For the campaign, the star recalls giving birth to Belle, and how crucial midwives were to her

She said: 'It’s so important to say thank you to our midwives. I had such a nurturing team of midwives looking after me with my first little girl, and their support gave me so much confidence as a mother.

'I want to say thank you to them all as no question was ever too silly or request too much.

'I am far less anxious ahead of my second child and am already working with a great midwife team in preparation for a Christmas baby.'

It may be a sign the expectant mum could be welcoming a little boy to her growing family, but Katie has previously been tight-lipped about any gender reveal.

Loved up: Katie confirmed that their family is 'complete' with the arrival of their new tot

All smiles: The philanthropist took to Instagram on Friday to share an image of her newborn's hand with the simple caption: 'We’ve been blessed with the safe arrival of a baby girl. Our family is now complete'

The Hampshire-born star has always been candid with her past experiences,most recently talking about her ongong post-traumantic stress disorder following the harrowing acid attack in 2008.

The gorgeous blonde was left scarred and blind in one eye, after her ex-boyfriend arranged for an accomplice to throw sulphuric acid in her face.

The philanthropist revealed to Women's Health magazine in November how she felt 'isolated' to the point she was so terrified to leave her parents' home.

Katie, who is set to tour with her live show What's In My Head next spring, told the publication: 'When my post-traumatic stress disorder was at its height, I was so isolated I didn’t want to leave my parents’ house.

'It took my mum dropping me off at church to help me get what I needed at that time: connection with others, free from judgement. I’d found my safe space – but it will be different for everyone.

'Nine years on, I am so much more than what happened to me. I’m a mother and a businesswoman; I run a charity that supports others overcoming adversity; and, most importantly, I’m happy.