A pair of twins were among the 31 ‘bundles of joy’ welcomed into the world at the maternity units at Bedford Hospital and the Luton and Dunstable University Hospital on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
At 5:12am on Christmas Day, baby girl Magda was the third to be born at Bedford Hospital, part of Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Weighing just 2710g (5lb 9oz), she was an early Christmas present for mum, Catherine.
“We couldn’t be happier with the arrival of Magda, slightly earlier than planned but she couldn’t resist being here on Christmas Day,” said Catherine.
“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.”
On New Year’s Day, baby Anaya, weighing 2780g (6.12lb) arrived into the world at Bedford Hospital, just 17 minutes after the clock struck midnight.
Parents, 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 (4lb 7oz) and Chester weighed 2060g (4lb 5oz).
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.”
