MAFS' Domenica Calarco welcomes her first child and reveals unique name
Married At First Sight star Domenica Calarco has welcomed a beautiful baby girl!
The Season 9 bride, 31, announced the happy news on Instagram, sharing the first photo of her daughter born August 28, and revealing the tot's adorable name.
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"DOVE 28/08/2025," Domenica shared in a sweet, simple caption alongside a beautiful black and white photo breastfeeding baby Dove.
Dom announced the birth of daughter Dove with this sweet photo. Instagram @domenica.calarco
Later, Dom revealed Dove's full name is Dove Ana Calarco.
The post was met with an abundance of congratulatory messages from Dom's friends and followers.
Jess Rowe wrote: "Oh this is the most wonderful news! Welcome to the world darling Dove. So much love to you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️".
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MAFS Domenica Calarco gives birth. TikTok @domenica.calarco
"Oh my gosh!!!! So so happy for you. Congratulations and welcome to the world little Dove you beautiful and precious angel ❤️" shared a follower.
"This is the most beautiful and fierce birth announcement ever. 🔥😍🥹" celebrated another.
The star documented the arrival of baby Dove in a video shared on TikTok.
Dom's video was set to Taylor Swift's song 'The Best Day' and showed Dom arriving to the hospital still pregnant.
Dom's mum was with her as she prepared to give birth. TikTok @domenica.calarco
Footage showed Dom's mum brushing her hair and helping her prepare for the birth.
In the next clip, Dom held her daughter Dove, who was sucking her thumb, and shared she was born at 4:49pm at 3.25 kilos and 56 centimetres long.
Dom held baby Dove close to her chest and showed off her new 'mama' necklace. TikTok @domenica.calarco
Dom and Dove were settling in by watching the Channel 9 6pm news bulletin with journalist Peter Overton.
Dom shared a snap of Dove's cot with the news on in the background.
"Dove instantly recognised her Uncle Pete's voice earthside," Dom captioned the post.
Dom and Dove were getting settled by watching the 6pm news bulleting with Pete Overton. Instagram @domenica.calarco
Dom's pregnancy journey
Dom revealed her heartfelt pregnancy news in March 2025, announcing she was expecting her first child.
Dom shared the news with an Instagram video. Instagram / @domenicacalarco
"Been a little MIA working on my greatest project yet.....Baby 🐣 due September 2025 🤍," she captioned the post.
While she didn't reveal any further details about her pregnancy at the time, Dom confirmed she would be "co-parenting" with the baby's father her ex Jarod Bogunovich.
Dom has shared her pregnancy journey with her friends and followers online. TikTok @domenica.calarco
"I am incredibly excited about this next chapter in my life and feel truly empowered by my decision to step into motherhood on my own terms," she shared.
"I also want to acknowledge and support others who choose to embark on parenthood alone – there is so much power in making the best decision for yourself and your child."
Dom was previously in a relationship with partner Jarod, confirming their relationship on social media in September 2024.
Since then, Dom has kept her followers across her pregnancy journey, from being hospitalised with "serious" thyroiditis to 'baby brain' and moments of exhaustion and of course, bump progress shots.
In August 2025, Dom counted down to the birth of her baby girl with a beautiful pastel themed baby shower.
The reality star was joined by two very special women in her life.
Dom and her family count down to her baby's arrival. Instagram / @candidcontentbybells
"Baby Calarco 🎀 we cannot wait to meet you ✨," Dom wrote.
Cradling her growing bump, Dom was joined by her mum and her nonna as the three generations (now four!) embraced for a photo.
The mum-to-be glowed as she stepped out in a strapless butter yellow maxi dress paired with hot pink heels.
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She paired the look with a diamond tennis necklace and second dainty necklace that spelled out 'mama' in more diamonds.
Taking to Instagram, the star shared a highlight reel from the day showcasing the most gorgeous high tea.
Embracing the floral pink and yellow theme, guests were treated to a candle-lit high tea complete with mimosas and jam jar party favours.
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Dom had two beautiful bow inspired cakes on the day, one pink and one yellow as she prepared to welcome her baby girl.
Dom is expecting the arrival of her baby girl next month. Instagram / @candidcontentbybells
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