Carla gave birth to Giulia late on October 19, 2011 in Paris and French President Nicolas Sarkozy has described the birth as a "profound but private joy". This is her first child with husband, President Nicolas Sarkozy.
The First Lady kept a low public profile during her pregnancy and even maintained that the French public had little interest in the pregnancy.
The supermodel-turned-singer put plans to finish her third album on hold but she pledged the baby wouldn't derail her career.
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy has a son from a previous relationship while Mr Sarkozy has three sons from two prior marriages.
Coming up: Carla Bruni-Sarkozy's few public appearances during pregnancy.