Meriam Ibrahim on her wedding day to husband Daniel Wani [IG]Meriam Ibrahim was condemned to death after she was convicted of apostasy earlier this month – the abandonment of one's religious faith – and has been in prison ever since.
The 26-year-old doctor was given four days to repent and escape death, but the deadline passed without her changing her mind.
She was also been sentenced to 100 lashes for committing "zena" – Arabic for illegitimate sex – for having a relationship with a non-Muslim.
Ms Ibrahim gave birth in the hospital wing at Omdurman Federal Women’s Prison in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, and the baby is reportedly healthy.
Her lawyer Mohaned Mustafa Elnour told MailOnline: "This is some good news in what has been a terrible ordeal for Meriam.
"I am planning to visit her with her husband Daniel later today. I think they are going to call the baby Maya."
A court in Sudan found Ms Ibrahim guilty of apostasy [AP]My wife is very, very strong. She is stronger than me
Ms Ibrahim will be allowed to nurse her daughter for two years before the death sentence is carried out.
Amnesty International said Ms Ibrahim was raised as an Orthodox Christian, her mother's religion, because her Muslim father was absent during her childhood.
She married Dr Daniel Wani, a Christian, in a formal church ceremony in 2011 and the couple have a son, 20-month-old Martin, who is currently with her in jail outside Khartoum.
Martin is not allowed to be cared for by his father because the authorities claim that the young child is a Muslim.
Muslim women in Sudan are forbidden to marry non-Muslims, although Muslim men are permitted to marry outside the faith.
By law, children must follow their father's religion.
Dr Wani, a US citizen, has described his wife's bravery in the face of her conviction.
He told MailOnline: "My wife is very, very strong. She is stronger than me.
"When they sentenced her to death I broke down and tears were streaming down my eyes. Our lawyers were passing me tissues. But she stayed strong.
"She did not flinch when she was sentenced. It was amazing to see, particularly because she is the one facing the death penalty."
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