Seven babies born on New Year's Day

Thursday 02 January 2020

The 20's are definitely off to a roaring start for staff at the Maternity Unit - they helped seven babies come into the world on New Year’s Day.

Three girls girls and four boys made their arrival at the Jersey Maternity Unit in the Hospital yesterday.

The Government of Jersey shared the happy news, sending "many congratulations to all the families."

Seven babies – three girls and four boys – were born at the Jersey Maternity Unit in the Hospital on New Year’s Day yesterday. Many congratulations to all the families. pic.twitter.com/Y29ASOckGI

— Government of Jersey (@GovJersey) January 2, 2020

The holiday season was far from quiet at the Maternity Unit as two baby boys picked Christmas Day to make their entrance into the world. 

One of them, little Hugo, gave a new meaning to the expression 'like mother, like son' when he was born on 25 December, Christmas Day and his mum's birthday.

Making his arrival at 14:29, weighing in at 6 lb 8 oz (2,945 grams), Hugo gave Bethany Alderson and her family a third reason to celebrate. 

Hugo was the second baby to be born this day, following Arthur Le Moignan who had decided to join the party in time for lunch, arriving at 10:04.