Beyoncé, 30, and Jay-Z, 42, welcomed daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, into the world on Saturday night. "She was delivered naturally at a healthy 7 lbs and it was the best experience of both of our lives," reads the joint statement published on BeyonceOnline.com.

Below is the statement in it’s entirety:

Hello Hello Baby Blue!

We are happy to announce the arrival of our beautiful daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, born on Saturday, January 7, 2012.

Her birth was emotional and extremely peaceful, we are in heaven.

She was delivered naturally at a healthy 7 lbs and it was the best experience of both of our lives.

We are thankful to everyone for all your prayers, well wishes, love and support.

– Beyoncé & JAY Z

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