Former figure skating champion Tonya Harding is the proud mother of a new baby boy.

It has been reported on Oregon Live that Harding, 40, gave birth to the baby on Saturday. It is the first child for Harding and her husband Joseph Jens Price.

A friend of Harding is quoted saying that the family everyone in the family is healthy and happy.

The friend also reveals that, "She's always wanted a baby. She was told she could never have a child ... and guess what? It really is a miracle and she really is very happy."

It was also revealed that Harding required a C-section and remained hospitalized till Monday.