• Lorenzo Dominic LaValle weighs a healthy 6lbs, 5oz
  • The reality star went into labour and swiftly tweeted a picture with the caption 'fierce'
  • She gushed that being a mother is 'an amazing feeling' and says Jionni is 'such a cute dad'

By J J Anisiobi

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Jersey Shore star Snooki has given birth this morning to a baby boy at a New Jersey hospital.

The pint sized star and her fianc, Jionni LaValle have called their first child Lorenzo Dominic LaValle, and he weighs a healthy 6lbs, 5oz.

The reality TV star tweeted after the birth: 'I am SO IN LOVE with my son Lorenzo Dominic ! I had my little man last night, healthy at 6lbs! HE'S MY WORLD!'

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In labour: snooki pictured running errands in New Jersey yesterday; she has now checked into hospital for the birth of her first child

In labour: Snooki pictured running errands in New Jersey yesterday; has given birth

Welcome to motherhood! Snooki's heartfelt tweet just hours after giving birth

Welcome to motherhood! Snooki's heartfelt tweet just hours after giving birth

She later gushed: 'Being a mom is an amazing feeling!!! I love my little man to death! Jionni is such a cute dad.'

And after receiving lots of well wishes from fans, Snooki added: 'Thank you all for your love and support!! Lorenzo loves you guys already!'

A representative for Snooki told MTV: 'The world just got another Guido!!!'.

Parents: Snooki and fiance Jionni have welcomed their first child into the world

Parents: Snooki and fiance Jionni have welcomed their first child into the world

The music channel congratulated their biggest star and said: 'We couldn't be happier for Nicole and Jionni on the healthy delivery of their baby boy!

'We look forward to Lorenzo's first trip to the Jersey Shore and can't wait to see his first animal print onesie.'

The reality star went into labour this morning and simultaneously tweeted a picture with the caption 'fierce'.

Best friends: Snooki's best friend and reality TV co-star JWoww tweeted her congratulations today, and has clearly already met the bub

Best friends: Snooki's best friend and reality TV co-star JWoww tweeted her congratulations today, and has clearly already met the bub

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Congratulations! Some of the other Jersey Shore cast members also tweeted Snooki

Congratulations! Some of the other Jersey Shore cast members also tweeted Snooki

Luckily it wasn't of her, but rather of a trio of big cats  - a lion, tiger and cheetah.

The news of her labour emerged after Snooki was seen checking into the maternity unit at her local hospital.

TMZ confirmed the reports: 'We're told she is at a hospital in New Jersey now and is expected to deliver her little meatball to the world some time in the near future.'

Flooding in: Fellow E! star Kendra Wilkinson also tweeted her congratulations to Snooki

Flooding in: Fellow E! star Kendra Wilkinson also tweeted her congratulations to Snooki

Sending her thanks: Snooki made sure to thank all of her friends and family for their support

Sending her thanks: Snooki made sure to thank all of her friends and family for their support

Earlier in the day the Jersey Shore star had written 'I'm a balloon waiting to pop' as she prepared for the birth of her first child.

Snooki, and fianc Jionni LaValle announced that they were to be parents in May.

They revealed that they were expecting a boy, which they planned to name Lorenzo.

'Fierce': Snooki tweeted this picture to her fans as she went into labour

'Fierce': Snooki tweeted this picture to her fans as she went into labour

Earlier this week, Snooki admitted she was feeling apprehensive about becoming a parent for the first time.

She told In Touch Weekly magazine: 'I'm nervous that I'm not going to be a good mom. I just really hope I know what I'm doing!'

Snooki even said that while she had become famous for her partying and drinking on Jersey Shore, her pregnancy is crazier than anything she experienced throughout her time on the MTV show.

Huge! Snooki kept the world updated with her size during her pregnancy

Huge! Snooki kept the world updated with her size during her pregnancy

She said: 'At the Shore you're going to hook up, get into a fight or go to jail. You only have three options. But being pregnant you have no idea what's going on!'

After the birth she also has plenty of work planned, with her MTV spin-off series alongside castmate Jennifer J-WOWW Farley recently picked up for a second season. 

However, next time around, the show will now relocate to a large house on Johnson Avenue, in Manchester, New Jersey. 

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Never underestimate the power of a newborn baby. They have an amazing ability to turn a person completely around! From her tweets, it sounds like little Lorenzo has made a woman out of Snooki.

I'm kind of disappointed she didn't call the baby something really stupid to be honest, Lorenzo is actually quite nice!

Lets see if this baby makes her responsible for once

Get off twitter and enjoy your new baby!!

I honestly forgot she was pregnant

Congratulations! All the rude comments here, are obviously from people who are childless or bitter. The birth of a baby is a beautiful blessing.

Congratulations!! Enjoy Motherhood!! Xxxxxxxx

I've known women who were party animals that changed their ways seemingly overnight when they became pregnant/gave birth. Let's hope Snooki does the same. Good parenting is hard work. I wish her luck.

That's a really nice name for the baby, sounds cool! X

I think she's going to be a great Mother. Congrats to the couple and Happy Birthday, Lorenzo!

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