175 babies born on New Years Day in the Western Cape
175 babies were born on 1 January 2022 in the Western Cape at public health facilities. Of the babies born on New Year's Day, 93 were boys, while 82 girls were born.
According to the Western Cape Health Department, the first baby, a boy, was born at Mowbray Maternity Hospital at 00:03, weighing 4390 g and 50 cm in length, to mother Phumeza Jezile.
PICTURE: WCGThe second was also a boy, born at Karl Bremer Hospital at 00:04, weighing 3620 g and 51 cm in length, to mother Melony Rank .
PICTURE: WCGThe third baby was a girl born at Helderberg Hospital at 00:36, weighing 4330 g, and 55.4 cm in length to mother Nastehoshuute Abdullah.
PICTURE: WCGOne set of twins, two girls were born at
Tygerberg Hospital.
Western Cape Health MEC, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo,
has congratulated the families of the newborns.
“I wish to congratulate all parents on the safe
arrival of their newborns and wish them many years of happiness and good
health. May you cherish the time together with your little ones, as parenthood
is one of the best journeys.”
MEC Mbombo emphasised the importance of the
first 1 000 days of a baby’s life.
“I encourage all parents to remember the
importance of the first 1000 days of a child’s life. It is important to create
a nurturing and healthy environment for your baby along with good nutrition,
which can impact on a child’s ability to develop and learn.’’
‘’Ensure that your baby is fully immunised and
follow the advice of health workers at your local clinic. Make time to play
with your child and support him or her as they grow and develop. Remember to
take care of yourself as well,” Mbombo added.
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