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‘Growing Together: Nutrition For Pregnancy’
The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] announced the launch of Growing Together: Nutrition for Pregnancy, a new series of nutrition classes designed to “support pregnant women in making informed, healthy choices for themselves and their babies.” A spokesperson said, “Sponsored by the It Takes A Village Foundation [ITAV], these classes are... Read more of this article
Baby Sarai Born During Hurricane Ernesto
Hurricane Ernesto brought more than wind and rain on Saturday, with the birth of a baby girl, Sarai Bailey, at 8am to proud parents Stephanie and Keenan Bailey. Sarai is a new sister for 18-month brother, Kaden. Stephanie and Keenan were at home when Mrs Bailey’s contractions started at 4am, four days ahead of the baby’s due date. “Thankfully... Read more of this article
Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month
“August is recognized as National Breastfeeding Month, with this year’s theme Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All,” a spokesperson said. “This month-long observance celebrates the diverse experiences of breastfeeding journeys and emphasizes the importance of providing comprehensive support to all breastfeeding families.... Read more of this article
WRC Advocates For Birth & Parenting Education
The Women’s Resource Centre [WRC] said they are ”committed to providing essential opportunities for maternal, birthing and parenting education and work with our community partners to deliver equitable services to support women as they navigate pregnancy, birth and infant parenting. A spokesperson said, “The Women’s Resource Centre... Read more of this article
Twins Born In Ambulance In St David’s
[Written by Stephen Wright] A mother has given birth to twins in an ambulance in St David’s while on the way to the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital on Wednesday [January 10]. Tracell Anderson and her partner were on their way to hospital in the ambulance after the mother-to-be began experiencing contractions at their home in the East End. However,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Welcomes First Baby Of 2024
Bermuda welcomed its first baby of 2024, Isabelle Clare Faries, born at 5:37 pm on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s first baby of 2024 was born on Tuesday 2 January 2024 at 5.37pm. Isabelle Clare Faries weighed 6 lbs and 7 ounces and Bermudian parents Ryan and Lyndsay Faries say they’ll call her ‘Bella’.” “Bella... Read more of this article
Bermuda Welcomes Two Babies On Christmas
Two families received extra special Christmas gifts today [Dec 25] with two babies born at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. The hospital confirmed that a baby boy was born at 1.42am, and a baby girl was born at 4.38am. Related Stories Christmas Baby: Saunto Lorenzo Wilson Parents Welcome Baby Boy On Christmas Day Three Babies Born On Christmas... Read more of this article
Bermuda Welcomes First Babies Of 2023
Two babies were born on Wednesday [Jan 4] marking the first babies born in Bermuda in 2023. A spokesperson said, “Two babies were born on Wednesday 4 January 2023; they were the first for the year. Craig and Monika Rowat welcomed their second daughter, Clara Elizabeth Rowat at 10:05pm. She weighed 6lbs 15oz and was the second baby born that day. The... Read more of this article
Three Babies Born On Christmas Day
Three families had an exceptionally joyous Christmas Day today [Dec 25] with three babies being born at KEMH. A BHB spokesperson said, “There were no babies due to be born on Christmas Day this year, but three special Christmas bundles of joy had arrived by the afternoon. “Troyleta Franklin and Bilal Binns were not expecting a Christmas... Read more of this article
First Baby Since New Electronic Record System
Frances Ivy Edwards was born on Monday morning to parents Thomas and Kaitlin Edwards, and the hospital noted that “her birth represents the first Bermudian on the island who will never have had a paper BHB medical record.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board is happy to announce the birth of the first Bermudian since the... Read more of this article
Couple Welcomes Baby During Hurricane Fiona
While winds from Hurricane Fiona were raging outside, Bermudian couple Kei-she Fubler and Brandon Wilson were oblivious as they brought their first child, daughter A’riyah Justice Fubler-Wilson into the world at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital. A’riyah was born at 3:17am weighing 6lbs 8oz. Mother Kei-shea was overdue and was actually slated to... Read more of this article
Less Than 500 Babies Born Last Year In Bermuda
[Written by Don Burgess] Less than 500 births were recorded last year, marking the first time in at least 20 years — and likely much more — the birth rate has dropped to under 500. The available statistics online from 2000 onwards show a continued decrease in births, with around 760 to 830 births recorded per year from 2000 until 2010, and... Read more of this article