PREGNANT man Thomas Beatie has given birth to a healthy baby girl.

The tot had been due to be delivered yesterday by Caesarean section.

But bearded transsexual Thomas went into labour early and had to be rushed to hospital.

Last night Thomas, 34, and wife Nancy were pictured leaving the clinic with the baby girl he calls his little miracle.

The tot was delivered in secret on Sunday in a special section of the hospital away from the other mums.

Callers phoning the maternity ward were sternly told there was no Thomas or Nancy Beatie.

A hospital source said: Thomas gave birth without any problems at all, but amid tight security.

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The baby girl is healthy and mother or father and baby have been allowed to leave the hospital.

The new family were discharged yesterday from the St Charles Medical Center in Bend, Oregon.

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Thomas wearing sunglasses, a hoodie and shorts and 45-year-old Nancy strolled out of a private exit.

A maternity nurse followed, carrying the new arrival hidden under a blanket.

The family was escorted away by a team of burly female security guards.

Thomas who was born female but became a man in his 20s is now hoping to strike a £500,000 deal for the exclusive first pictures of his baby.

He has also had a documentary team following him during the last months of his pregnancy.

The real-life Mr Mum was born Tracy Lagondino and lived in Hawaii.

He fell in love with Nancy and had a sex change because Hawaiian law bars same-sex marriages.

Thomas took testosterone pills, had his breasts removed and then legally became a man.

But he kept his ovaries and w**** because Nancy, who has two grown-up children, had undergone a hysterectomy 20 years ago.

When they decided to try for a baby, Thomas stopped his testosterone treatment so that he could start ovulating again.

A year later he fell pregnant with twins using donor sperm, but lost them after developing life-threatening complications.

He then became pregnant again using a special syringe from a vet who helped out after doctors and baby clinics turned them away.

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Just weeks ago, Thomas told of his joy ahead of the new arrival. He said: Were so excited. I just cannot wait to hold her in my arms and be a father.

But despite the controversy he said his pregnancy felt natural.

Thomas said: Its been excellent. I feel fantastic. Ive been so lucky.

I cant believe shes inside me. Shes our little miracle. Im just looking forward to holding her for the first time, to finally get to touch her and see her face.

It was a dream that Nancy and Ive had for a long time, to start a family together.

And Thomas said the pregnancy had gone so well, the couple were looking forward to MORE children.

He explained: Its in our thoughts. Well see what the experience is like with our daughters arrival first and then give it some more thought.

Were deeply in love. Im stable and confident being the man I am. Having this baby doesnt make me less of a man.