Hemel Hempstead couples welcome Christmas day babies

Maternity staff were busy at Watford General Hospital on Christmas day as they delivered eight Christmas babies.

The first Christmas baby, Alyssa Mia Howell Bailey, was born at 2:54am to Chris and Julia Bailey, from Hemel Hempstead.

Alyssa was followed by the arrival of baby Shorto who was delivered at 6am and baby Jenson Jax Baker at 9:19am.

At 2pm, baby Peter Ambridge was born to Pete and Lauren Ambridge, from Apsley.

Justine Chung, the delivery suite’s Matron, said: “Christmas was made extra special by the arrival of eight wonderful babies to Watford General Hospital’s delivery suite.

“I would like to thank all the fantastic staff who worked over Christmas Day and the festive period – not just the staff in the delivery suite but also in the wider trust – who continue to provide a high standard of care for all our women and babies.

“Congratulations to all the families who have had an extra special Christmas this year with the arrival of their babies.”