(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Snooki has welcomed her "Guido" into the world.

The reality TV star and fianc Jionni LaValle's first son Lorenzo Dominic entered the world weighing 6lbs, 5oz.

A representative for the Jersey Shore star announced the happy news to MTV.

"The world just got another Guido!!!" a representative told the website.

"We couldn't be happier for Nicole and Jionni on the healthy delivery of their baby boy! We look forward to Lorenzo's first trip to the Jersey Shore and can't wait to see his first animal print onesie."

It was revealed that Snooki went into labour overnight.

"Yes, Nicole has gone into labour," representatives said late Saturday night. "While we understand she has fans everywhere hospitals now included we ask that her privacy be respected moving forward. We'll all get to meet her Italian Stallion newborn soon enough."

The 24-year-old revealed how she was handling thoughts of the impending birth last month.

"I'm not ready. I'm very scared. I don't think you're ever ready, honestly to give birth and be a parent. Hopefully I'll have those maternal instincts and hopefully I'll be good with giving birth. I want an epidural - I can't do that natural!" she exclaimed. (C) Cover Media