Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder welcome 2nd child in home birth

Nikki Reed, best known for her role in the "Twilight" series, recently gave birth to her second child with husband Ian Somerhalder. The couple welcomed a baby boy "a few weeks ago," in a serene and private home birth.

Reed, who is 35 years old, shared a glimpse of her home birth experience through Instagram Stories on Thursday, expressing that it was "one of the most beautiful days of [her] life." She expressed gratitude towards her midwife and added, “[He was] born at home in water and surrounded by love, in an instant my heart doubled in size.”

The actress surprised her Instagram followers earlier in January when she posted a photo showcasing her baby bump. Reed had openly shared her journey, stating that it was the result of "years of dreaming, manifesting, and praying."