Arrival of 31 Christmas and New Year babies spreads festive cheer at Bedfordshire Hospitals!
31 bundles of joy were welcomed to the world in our maternity units at Bedford Hospital and the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, with 16 babies born on Christmas Day and 15 babies born on New Year’s Day.
At 5:12am, weighing just 2710g, baby girl Magda was the third to be born at Bedford Hospital, part of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Mum Catherine said: “We couldn’t be happier with the arrival of Magda, slightly earlier than planned but she couldn’t resist being here on Christmas Day! Being Magda’s mum is the best present I could’ve ever asked for, and all the stresses and tiredness of motherhood disappear when she’s in my arms.”
Over at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital, baby boy Barney arrived at 5:40pm weighing 3742g, just in time to celebrate both his and his mum’s birthdays!
Proud mum Katie, who also cares for her three wonderful step-children, said: “I am so thankful he arrived safely. He is already a much loved addition to our family!”
On New Year’s Day, baby Anaya, weighing 2780g arrived into the world at Bedford Hospital, just 17 minutes after the clock struck 12am!
Ebonie and Scortt said “Our precious little girl entered the New Year 2024 with a big bang. We can start the year off just right, with our new family.”
Twin brother and sister, Chester and Ava, were also born on 1 January at Bedford Hospital. On arrival, Ava weighed 2160g and Chester weighed 2060g.
Baby Ava, pictured on the right, is older than her brother by 2 minutes!
Director of Midwifery at Bedfordshire Hospitals, Emma Hardwick said: “We are delighted that these parents chose to have their babies in our units and are proud to have helped welcome them into the world on Christmas and New Year’s Day.
“Many congratulations to all the proud parents and their families and a special thank you to our incredible staff for caring for our women and birthing people throughout such a busy period.”