Jessica Simpson baby picture: Singer introduces Maxwell to the world

PUBLISHED: 07:27 EST, 30 May 2012 | UPDATED: 08:42 EST, 30 May 2012

She gave birth to her first child nearly a month ago but has resolutely refused to share any pictures of her little girl with her fans.

But now Jessica Simpson has posed up with her daughter Maxwell Drew Johnson on the cover of People magazine.

Holding Maxwell tenderly, Jessica is seen beaming with pride as she tells the publication that the little girl, her first child with fiancé Eric Johnson, has completely changed her life.

Meet Maxwell! Jessica Simpson has posed for People magazine to introduce her baby daughter to the world

She said: 'My life has completely changed. From how I sleep to what I think about, Maxwell has definitely taken over everything!'

Jessica added: 'We stare at her all the time. We can't get enough!'

In the cover shot, Maxwell, who weighed 9lb 13oz when she was born on May 1, looks adorable in a white dress and matching headband.

Happy family: Maxwell is the first child for Jessica and her fiancé Eric Johnson

Jessica, 31, is also seen wearing a white nightdress style outfit as she cradles her child.

The former singer, who delivered her child via Caesarean section, also told People that nursing her little girl has 'become a full-on job'.

She said: 'It's the worst if I have to pump and give Eric a bottle to give her. I miss holding her and having that closeness.'

Moving on: Jessica is said to be keen to get back to her pre-baby weight quickly but healthily

It was recently reported that the highly-anticipated first pictures of Maxwell were sold for $ 800,000.

However, the amount is significantly less that some other stars received for baby pictures - Jennifer Lopez is understood to have received $ 6million from People for snaps of her twins Max and Emme.

The same publication reportedly gave Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt around $ 11million for the exclusive on their twins Vivienne and Knox,

For more on Jessica's interview and shoot, click here.