Fifteen families from across South London and Kent started the new year with the arrival of their babies at King’s College hospitals.
Maternity staff at King’s College Hospital in Denmark Hill welcomed eight babies on New Year’s Day 2024, while colleagues at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) in Orpington helped introduce seven to the world.
Among them was the first King’s baby of 2024, a little girl to mum Shannon from Orpington, born at 00:25 who weighed in at 7lbs 3oz.
Shannon explained: “My care has been absolutely fantastic; everyone has been really helpful and supportive.”
Meanwhile, over in Camberwell, the first baby born was Vaïana (pictured) to Mum, Deborah from Streatham Hill.
Clare Clifford-Turner, Specialist Midwife at King’s College Hospital said: “Congratulations to all the families who celebrated the arrival of their New Year’s Day babies at King’s College Hospital.
“A special thanks to all our staff who have worked over the festive period, not only to bring these very special babies into the world safely but also for bringing festive cheer, a positive attitude and exemplary teamwork.”
King’s College Hospital and Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) are both part of the King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.