United Kingdom, Oct. 20 -- Vanessa Kirby has given birth to her first child.

The Crown star's former lacrosse player fiance Paul Rabil shared a series of snaps on Instagram that showcase the couple in the early days of parenthood.

In the post, Rabil - the co-founder and President of Premier Lacrosse League - wrote: "I'm learning that becoming a parent slows you down and wakes you up at the same time.

"I'm really grateful for everyone's health, that I get to wake up every day to mum's enormous love, and that we get to have you in our lives now."

In a nod to his lacrosse exploits, the 39-year-old sports executive added: "For your first cradle stick. It'll hold many stories and blessings. Likely broken windows too. Balls are allowed in t...