STARTING a journey into motherhood is difficult enough, but during a pandemic must be harder. We give new mums who gave birth during lockdown the chance to share their baby with the world whilst we are told to remain at home because of COVID-19
Reuben James born at Countess of Chester on April 10
Parents: Shawn Lea and Honour Williams
Weight: 7lb.14oz
Rosie Mahalia Hughes born at Countess of Chester on March 6
Parents: Penny and Scott Hughes
Weight: 6lb 5.5oz
Siblings: Ted Hughes
Penny said: "Missing family and friends so much. It has been the toughest but most wonderful time rolled into one. Making the best of it and looking forward to sharing the newest member of our family again soon."
Polly Halfpenny born on April 8
Parents: Lucy Johnson and Cameron Halfpenny
Weight: 7lb 8oz
Rocco Ivor Diparno born at Wrexham Maelor on March 27
Parents: Ashleigh Jaine Diparno and Rocco Diparno
Weight: 7lbs 9oz
Matilda Grace Turner born at Wrexham Maelor on March 26
Parents: Chelsea Jackson and John Turner
Weight: 7lb 5.5oz,
Chelsea said: "I would like to thank the amazing midwives at the Maelor and the doctors and nurses."
Mara May Lloyd born at Wrexham Maelor on April 3
Parents: Charlotte Faichney and Aled Lloyd
Weight: 8lb 1oz
Siblings: Nancy Lloyd
Charlotte said: "We’d like to say a big thank you to all of the midwives, doctors, healthcare assistants and theatre staff who ensured her safe delivery and looked after us so well."
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