19 babies born at Luton and Dunstable Hospital on Christmas and New Year’s Day

Olivia Preston
By Olivia Preston

News Reporter

Published 5th Jan 2024, 12:15 BST
Updated 5th Jan 2024, 12:15 BST
Baby Barney - born Christmas Day. Picture: Bedfordshire HospitalsBaby Barney - born Christmas Day. Picture: Bedfordshire Hospitals
Baby Barney - born Christmas Day. Picture: Bedfordshire Hospitals
Congrats to all the parents welcoming their little bundles of joy!

It was a very happy time of year for families of 19 babies who were born at the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital on Christmas Day and New Year

At 5.40pm on Christmas Day, Barney was born, weighing 3742g. Proud mum Katie Fuller welcomed her child exactly 30 years after her own festive birthday. Katiensaid: “I am so thankful he arrived safely. He is already a much loved addition to our family!”

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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.”