CSI: Miami star Emily Procter is a first-time-mom after giving birth to a baby girl.

The actress and her musician boyfriend, Paul Bryan, welcomed daughter Pippa last month.

Procter announced the happy news this week as she made her return to work on the hit TV show - on the same day her co-star Adam Rodriguez took up directing duties for the first time.

She tells TVGuide.com, "In a way, it fits that my first day back is (Rodriguez's) first time directing. Because I felt like he genuinely wanted me to have a healthy baby. He wanted me to be happy, and I wish the same for him. I think that's what you get after nine years together. It's that genuine want for each other to be happy."