Ward's model baby

Jessica Gomes, Gemma Ward and Naia. Picture: Jessica Gomes/Instagram

Gemma Ward appears to embracing life as a new mum.

The former Perth supermodel gave birth to her child, daughter Naia, in December in Hawaii.

While she has shied away from the spotlight since the death of her former boyfriend, late Perth actor Heath Ledger, Ward has been out and about catching up with friends since relocating with her baby to partner David Letts' hometown of Sydney.

At the weekend she caught up with fellow WA supermodel Jessica Gomes, with the David Jones ambassador sharing a photo of herself with Ward and Naia on Instagram.

Ward appears to have passed on her unique good looks to her baby girl, who looks surprised as she glanced towards the camera, while her beaming mum holds her protectively.

"I was able to meet beautiful Naia and she's gorgeous. Gemma is so happy and is such a beautiful mother and I can't up wait to catch up with them soon," Gomes told AAA Weekend shortly after she met baby Naia for the first time in January.