Kellan and Brittany have welcomed their daughter (Picture: Jesse Grant/WireImage)

Kellan Lutz and his wife Brittany have welcomed their first child, a year after they suffered a pregnancy loss at six months. 

The Twilight star confirmed the news as he shared an Instagram post from his wife, announcing she had given birth to a baby girl called Ashtyn.

Brittany’s post read: ‘She’s here!!!! Ashtyn Lilly Lutz | 2•22•21.

‘The day she came into the world it was snowing, raining, and freezing, but that night she was born and we woke up to sun, clear skies, and winter melting away. It was so symbolic considering this time last year was literally winter for our souls only to be met one year later with the brightest sunshine. She ushered in a new season for us and we love her beyond comprehension. 

‘God redeems. He restores. He never leaves us broken-hearted, we just have to give Him the broken pieces and what He turns it into? Wow.’

Brittany, 32, posted Polaroids of her and Kellan holding their daughter in hospital.

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Kellan, 35, added: ‘Birth is amazing!!!’

Friends and fans congratulated the couple, including Kellan’s on-screen Twilight wife Nikki Reed, who commented: ‘Congrats Brittany and Kell!!!! 😭🎉❤️ wow wow wow! Your life is forever changed in the best way imaginable and I’m sending you three all my love and hugs!’