Overview
- Pellegrini shared the news on Instagram with a hospital photo showing her husband Matteo Giunta and the newborn in her arms.
- In her caption, she greeted “Rachele” and wrote that the little one was born under the “pink moon,” echoing the celebratory tone of the post.
- The family said two-year-old Matilde picked the name, which they described as evoking calm, peace, and tranquility.
- Days before the birth, an ironic Instagram post about a “last supper” drew critical comments from followers about perceived privilege and childcare help.
- Corriere della Sera reported the delivery as a cesarean, with no separate medical statement cited, and noted Pellegrini’s stature as “la Divina,” a European record holder and Olympic medalist.