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Shay Mitchell Welcomes Second Child, a Baby Girl, with Matte Babel

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Flannery Underwood

Shay Mitchell's second little one is here!

The Dollface actress, 35, and longtime partner Matte Babel welcomed their second child together, a baby girl, she confirmed to PEOPLE on Saturday at the BÉIS Motel pop-up at The Grove in Los Angeles.

The couple, who has been linked since 2017, welcomed their newborn daughter two weeks ago, and also share 2-year-old Atlas Noa.

Speaking with PEOPLE, Mitchell says, "I feel awesome. I feel really, really good. It definitely takes a village. I'm really lucky my parents are in town and everybody's been really helpful."

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Noting that Atlas "is loving being a big sister," Mitchell says, "She is so excited. She's been incredible. She helps me change diapers and it's good — she loves it."

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Mitchell first announced she was expecting her second baby in February with an emotional Instagram post.

The You star detailed the difficult experience of celebrating her baby on the way while mourning the loss of her grandmother at the same time.

"Saying goodbye to a loved one while simultaneously experiencing the joy of welcoming another into this world is the great cycle of life. It is also my most challenging season to date," the actress wrote alongside topless photos that show off her baby bump.

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"I can't help but think this was the universe's plan all along, knowing I would need other worldly joy to cushion the blow of losing one of the most important people in my life," she shared. "Yet, this is proof that love, life, and loss can profoundly exist all at the same time. Gram, I miss you every day. Little one, we are so excited to meet you. I breathe a sigh of peace knowing you two are already connected in such a cosmic way."

Babel later shared the pregnancy news on his own Instagram, simply posting a photo of Mitchell's baby bump as she held Atlas in her arms.

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Mitchell later announced her daughter's birth herself in an Instagram post on Sunday.

"Losing the most important person in my life in the same year I welcomed my second daughter has shifted everything for me, but one thing remains steady in my soul — I'm certain they spent time together and that brings me peace and joy," she wrote, alongside a photograph of herself cuddling her little one.

The Pretty Little Liars alum then revealed her second child's name in the latter half of her caption.

"We're so happy you're here Rome, named after my best friend, my soulmate, my 'person,' my Grandma Romaine. ❤️," she wrote.

Mitchell tells PEOPLE of her second daughter's moniker: "It's a very special name and I think similar to Atlas, when I heard it, I knew it was just the perfect name."