Model and TV presenter Tyra Banks and partner Erik Asla are celebrating the birth of their first child via gestational surrogate.
The America's Next Top Model host has spoken in the past about the difficulties she faced in starting a family, and in a statement to US celebrity magazine People about the birth of her son, York, admitted the journey had not been "an easy process".
"But there was a beautiful bright light at the end of the tunnel for me and his father, Erik," she said.
The 42-year-old continued: "As I gaze into the beautiful eyes of my son, I think about all the people who struggle with fertility or carrying a child and continue to pray for them every day. My hopes and dreams are filled with well wishes that they get to feel what my little treasure, York Banks Asla, feels like in my arms."
Banks and partner Erik Asla
Banks announced her son's arrival via Instagram, with a picture of a baby hat.
She wrote: "The best present we worked and prayed so hard for is finally here. He's got my fingers and big eyes and his daddy Erik's mouth and chin."
She added: "As we thank the angel of a woman that carried our miracle baby boy for us, we pray for everyone who struggles to reach this joyous milestone. York Banks Asla, welcome to the world."
