(Cover) - EN Fashion - Adriana Lima says motherhood has made her a sexier supermodel.

The 29-year-old Brazilian beauty has been a face of the lingerie brand Victoria's Secret for the past ten years, and is also recognised for her long-running campaign with cosmetics brand Maybelline from 2003 to 2009.

Adriana gave birth to Valentina Lima Jari in November last year, her daughter with Serbian basketball player Marko Jari. The couple married on Valentines Day 2009.

The supermodel regained her slender figure soon after giving birth, and says becoming a mother has done wonders for her career. Rather than make her feel frumpy, Adriana says she now feels even more sensual.

Motherhood was a great thing for my career. I feel sexier and more confident right now, she beamed in an interview with In Touch.

Adriana was keen to talk about her little girl, revealing that Valentinas first words were for the family dog a Maltese called Ivy. Rather than making the usual murmurings for her parents, the babys first word was Ivys name, which Adriana found hilarious.

The dog was barking, so I said, Ivy, no! And she said, Ivy! It was really amazing, and so funny, laughed the beauty. (C) Cover Media