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Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, Senior Health Reporter
A TOTAL of 39 babies were delivered on New Year at Bulawayo’s two major hospitals, Mpilo Central Hospital and United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH).
Statistics from the council-run maternity centres and private health institutions could not be obtained by the time of going to Press.
Of the 39 babies, 22 were boys and 17 were girls.
A Chronicle news crew visited both institutions where officials confirmed that the mothers and the babies were all in good health as some had already been discharged.
The biggest baby born at Mpilo weighed 4,3 kg while the smallest weighed 1,6. At UBH the smallest baby weighed 1,7kg while the biggest was 4,1kg.
For Ms Nobukhosi Dladla from Nkulumane, her New Year baby whom she has named Menelisi was God’s gift for 2023.
“I am happy that of all the presents I could get in 2023, God decided to bless me with my healthy baby boy.
According to the scan he was supposed to be delivered on the 9th but now that he is here, I am so delighted to be a mother. His arrival on New Year doesn’t only make me the happiest mother but marks the beginning of great things in my life,” said Ms Dladla.
Ms Tafadzwa Masodzi from Ross camp said she was grateful to the staff at UBH for helping her to deliver safely.
“I am so relieved and delighted as well, my son is indeed a special New Year gift although I am yet to name him.
I had so many complications but I am happy that he is here alive since we both do not have any complications. I know that this miraculous birth signals a great start to this year and I can tell that indeed it’s going to be a great year.”
Mrs Nkosinomusa Ncube who had to be rushed to UBH from Esigodini due to complications, said she was happy that her first born baby was alive and healthy.
“This is my first child and after going through challenges and complications during pregnancy I can testify that indeed there is a God in Heaven.
The fact that he was delivered on New Year means a lot, he will forever be a special baby as he was born when the whole world was celebrating.
I would like to appreciate our healthcare workers who never tire in saving our lives, they have been so helpful and may God bless them for their efforts to help pregnant women,” she said.
At Mpilo Central Hospital, Ms Brenda Mthamzeli from Emakhandeni said her 2,8kg baby boy was all that she needed to start the year 2023.
“I am happy that this boy came at this time, he brings in a breath of fresh air and I know that his birthday will always be a stark reminder that things can be fine.
The fact that he was born on New Year means he will bring forth so much joy and happiness in my life,” said Ms Mthamzeli.
— @thamamoe
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