Good News Notes: “The life of a premature, 1-pound baby born during a catastrophic winter storm in Texas was saved thanks to the ingenuity of a team of doctors and nurses, including some who packed a truck with neo-natal intensive care unit equipment and drove through snow to help. The baby, a girl named Zaylynn, was born…
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Local community members make special hats for newborns
Good News Notes: “No matter what may be going on in the world, few things embody hope like welcoming a baby. Despite hospital volunteer groups not meeting in person like they used to because of the pandemic, one group is still helping parents celebrate one of life’s most precious gifts. Members of Alamance Presbyterian Church’s Knit,…
Nonprofit serving nearly twice as many young parents as usual
Good News Notes: “An official with a local nonprofit that serves young parents said they have served about twice as many parents this year as in years past, and they think the pandemic is to blame. Rosemary’s Babies provides a network of support for teen parents by offering them services ranging from emergency resources to…
‘Miracle Baby’ Born at 1 Pound Goes Home Healthy
Good News Notes: “A baby who was born weighing just 1 pound is finally home with his parents, after spending 133 days in the hospital. Russell William Appold Jr. was born at 22 weeks — more than 4 months before his scheduled due date. For 19 weeks, he stayed at Tulane Lakeside Hospital in Metairie, LA. But with…
Unexpected arrival for plane passengers as baby born in middle of flight
Good News Notes: “Flight attendants helped deliver the infant who ‘cried mid-air’ on Wednesday night’s IndiGo flight from Delhi to Bengaluru. In a statement, the airline confirmed the new arrival was a baby boy. The crew were praised for their ‘amazing team work’ and were assisted by a senior gynaecologist who was serendipitously on the…
Rory McIlroy and wife Erica announce the birth of their first child
Good News Notes: “The McIlroy clan has officially grown by one. Rory McIlroy announced the birth of his and wife Erica’s first child on social media early Thursday morning. The baby girl, named Poppy Kennedy McIlroy, was born in Jupiter, Fla. ‘Poppy Kennedy McIlroy, born August 31st, 12:15pm,’ the post said. ‘She is the absolute…
An endangered pygmy hippo was born at the San Diego Zoo, the first in over 30 years
Good News Notes: “Pygmy hippos are an endangered species, but in April, one was born at the San Diego Zoo. It was the zoo’s first successful pygmy hippo birth in more than 30 years. Mabel, a 4-year-old pygmy hippopotamus at the San Diego Zoo, gave birth to her first calf last month, the zoo announced…
Injured, pregnant manatee rescued on Mother’s Day weekend gives birth to healthy calf
Good News Notes: “A pregnant manatee, injured by boat propellers, was rescued over Mother’s Day weekend and has just given birth to a calf. Mote Marine Laboratory says they responded to a call about a distressed manatee near Harbor Towers Yacht and Racquet Club on Siesta Key on Saturday.” View the whole story here: https://www.fox13news.com/news/injured-pregnant-manatee-rescued-on-mothers-day-weekend-gives-birth-to-healthy-calf
Hello baby: Toronto Zoo welcomes new giraffe, arctic wolf pups
Good News Notes: “The Toronto Zoo may be closed to visitors but the workers have welcomed a new long-legged life into the world. Zoo officials made the baby announcement online that a Masai giraffe was born Tuesday.” “The baby giraffe isn’t the only cute baby animal in the zoo’s spotlight. Monday, the zoo’s arctic wolf…
Baby born in Jeep on Hartford highway ramp
Good News Notes: “A woman gave birth in a car on an I-84 exit ramp in Hartford Monday night, state police said. The baby boy – James — and his mother are OK and are at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, they said Tuesday morning.” “A 911 call came from the newborn’s grandmother about…