Paramedic Steven Tougher was killed on the job in April. Now, his wife has welcomed their baby girl.

It's been two months since Steven Tougher's death sent shock waves around the country.

The 29-year-old paramedic was allegedly stabbed while on a meal break in Sydney in April, leaving behind his pregnant wife and son. 

Now, NSW Ambulance has announced Tougher's wife, Madison, has given birth to their baby girl.

In a post on social media, they shared the couple's daughter, Lily-Mae Stevie Tougher, was born on Thursday, May 18, "weighing 4.1 kilograms and measuring 48 centimetres". 

"Madison and Lily-Mae, and big brother Kobi, are doing well and the extended family is very excited," the post reads.

"Madison reports her labour and birth were peaceful and calm, just like Steven’s personality."

NSW Ambulance added "a photo of Lily-Mae will be shared in due course".

Tougher, who had just married Madison in March, was nearing the end of his night shift on April 14, when he and his colleague decided to get breakfast at Campbelltown McDonalds in Sydney's southwest around 5.30am.

Tougher was sitting in the back of the ambulance he and his colleague were working from, when a 21-year-old man allegedly pulled back the ambulance door and repeatedly stabbed him. 

He was rushed to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition but later died.

Watch the NSW Ambulance Commissioner and more speak about Steven Tougher. Post continues below.

Soon after Tougher was stabbed, his colleague raised the alarm — sparking a wide police response. 

A 21-year-old man wielding a knife was tasered and arrested, with homicide detectives later charging him with murder.

"To not come home from work is a tragedy and almost inconceivable," NSW Ambulance Commissioner Dominic Morgan said at the time. 

"This was a man that, from five years old, knew that he wanted to be a NSW Ambulance paramedic. He wanted nothing more than to serve his community. This is very raw, very early and very close to home. There are no words that can make a person feel better but being together, leaning into each other, just being together and speaking when you can is the best path forward."

The death of a paramedic in Sydney this morning is as shocking as it is tragic.

All Australians send our sympathies and condolences to his loved ones, friends and colleagues.

To every frontline worker, you are valued. You keep us safe. You deserve to be safe at work.

— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) April 14, 2023

During Tougher's memorial service in May, Madison vowed their two children will grow up knowing their dad was a "hero".

"Today I vow that our two beautiful children will always know what a selfless, hardworking, kind, compassionate person you were," she said.

"They will forever understand how their dad was a hero who helped people through the most painful and sickest times.

"Through the many and wonderful stories I will share about their dad, I know I will not be alone in loving you forever."

Tougher was posthumously awarded a National Medal of Service and a NSW Ambulance Long Service and Good Conduct Medal at the funeral. 

Steven Tougher. Image: Facebook.

In a GoFundMe set up for the family following his death, Madison and the Tougher family said: "He had a way of calming fears, offering words of solace, and showing kindness in the midst of chaotic or traumatic events. Steven had an uncanny ability to connect with people, to truly understand their needs, and to provide care with genuine warmth and empathy."

The GoFundMe has since raised over $480,000 for Madison and the Tougher family.

21-year-old Jordan Fineanganofo, has been charged with murder and is due to face court later this month.  

Fineanganofo's lawyer previously told AAP he understood his client had been undergoing extensive mental health treatment but was not receiving treatment at the time of the incident. 

If you would like to donate to the GoFundMe, you can do so here. 

- With AAP.

This article was originally published on April 16, 2023 and was updated on June 16, 2023.

Feature Image: GoFundMe.