Hola bambino! Shakira's parents visit their new grandson alongside Gerard Pique... as her mother say
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They've got a new addition to the family, and it seems that Shakira's mother and father can't get enough of their new grandson.
Nidia Ripoll and William Mubarak were seen arriving at the hospital, where the singer and her newborn son Milan are still being looked after, in Barcelona on Saturday, alongside Shakira's boyfriend Gerard Pique.
The trio's visit came after Nidia told waiting reports outside the clinic that Shakira had 'become very emotional and the tears flowed' when she welcomed the little boy into the world.
Blooming lovely: Shakira and Gerard posed up for UNICEF before she gave birth
It is believed that Shakira is being kept in the hospital as her son was delivered by cesarean section, with Nidia admitting she was unsure when the singer would be allowed to go home.
Shakira and her Barcelona FC footballer beau Gerard welcomed their first child together on Tuesday night.
Announcing the happy news on her official website, Shakira and Gerard wrote: 'We are happy to announce the birth of Milan Piqué Mebarak, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Piqué, born January 22nd at 9:36pm, in Barcelona, Spain.
Proud grandparents: William Mebarak and Nidia Ripoll seen visiting the Teknon Clinic where Shakira gave birth to son Milan
A joyful event: William Mebarak and Nidia Ripoll stroll in to visit Shakira hand-in-hand
'Just like his father, baby Milan became a member of FC Barcelona at birth.'
The statement continued: 'The name Milan (pronounced MEE-lahn), means dear, loving and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and laborious; and in Sanskrit, unification...'
The hospital confirmed that the couple’s first child weighed approximately 6lbs. 6 ounces.
Since the birth, Gerard has kept fans updated about his new baby boy, excitedly tweeting a picture of Milan's first football trainers - complete with his name stitched on the side.
New daddy: Gerard Pique drops in on his girlfriend Shakira, who has just given birth
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