Shakira was expecting the couple's first child together in 2012, which she announced in November of that year when she posted a photo on Instagram of herself at nine months pregnant, smiling as she leaned against Gerard Piqué and writing, "Podría estar 9 meses más así! I could have another 9 months like this! Shak."

The pair's son, Milan Piqué Mebarak, was born on January 22, 2013. The couple wrote a message on Shakira's website confirming the birth and also explaining the inspiration for their baby's name: "The name Milan (pronounced MEE-lahn), means dear, loving, and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and laborious; and in Sanskrit, unification. Just like his father, baby Milan became a member of FC Barcelona at birth" (via People). Earlier in the day, as she was gearing up for the baby's delivery, Shakira had tweeted a message requesting support: "I'd like to ask you all to accompany me in your prayers on this very important day of my life."

Milan weighed in at 6 pounds and 6 ounces and was born in Barcelona, Spain.