Former 'Home and Away' star welcomes first baby

Publish Date
Monday, 12 February 2018, 10:02AM

Former Home and Away star Tessa James has given birth to her first child with husband Nate Myles!

The 26-year-old - who is best known for playing Nicole Franklin in the Aussie soap - took to Instagram to announce the exciting news.

Alongside a photo of Nate pushing a pram, Tessa wrote: "'As soon as I saw you I knew a grand adventure was about to happen' - Winnie the Pooh."

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The newborn's name and sex has not been revealed yet.

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Tessa confirmed her pregnancy in August, just two years after going into remission from cancer.

The actress was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at 23 years old.

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Tessa and Nate, a professional rugby player, have been married since 2011.

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