Jessica Simpson gives birth to baby girl Maxwell Drew Johnson

Jessica Simpson has finally given birth to her first child, baby girl Maxwell Drew Johnson.

Jessica Simpson, 31, today welcomed baby Maxwell Drew into the world, announcing the happy news via a banner on her official website.

She wrote: “Eric and I are elated to announce the birth of our baby girl, Maxwell Drew Johnson.

“We are so grateful for all the love, support and prayers we have received. This is been the greatest experience of our lives.”

Maxwell Drew Johnson weighed in at 9lbs 13oz, and apparently takes her middle name from Jessica Simpson’s mother Tina, whose maiden name is Drew.

Members of Jessica Simpson’s family were spotted arriving at a Los Angeles hospital today.

Her mother and her sister Ashlee, and the parents of her fiancé Eric Johnson, were seen at the hospital with excited looks on their faces.

Jessica Simpson was last spotted out and about on Sunday, when she went for a drive with her fiancé.

She has looked ready to pop for several weeks now and the star’s due date was April 21.