Starting a journey into motherhood can be difficult enough, but during a pandemic must be harder. We gave new mums who gave birth during lockdown the chance to share their baby with the world.

You can share the news of your special arrival here or email claire.pierce@newsquest.co.uk

• JAYDEN PRITCHARD born March 27 at Wrexham Maelor Hospital

The Leader:

Parents: Sam and Colin Pritchard

Weight: 7lb 14oz

"So thankful for the wonderful midwifery team at the hospital during a difficult time where no visitors are allowed on the ward."

• AARON CHRISTOPHER GRIFFITHS born on June 25 at Wrexham Maelor Hospital

The Leader:

Parents: Aimie Hemmings and Adam Griffiths

Weight: 8lb 4oz, born via c-section

Siblings: Alfie James

• QUIN MICHAEL SALISBURY born on March 10 at Wrexham

The Leader:

Parents: Victoria Salisbury and Michael Salisbury

Weight: 9lb 4oz

Siblings: Cael, 17, Owen, 12 and Perrie May, seven.

"Quin arrived safely, in the most magical way. We were lucky enough to have a water birth with fairy lights and music in a midwife-led unit before the use of birthing pools were temporarily prohibited. He was born at 4.30pm after being in labour for two hours. We went home at 8.30pm the same day, as we were anxious about contracting the virus whilst in hospital. The midwives were amazing at calming any anxieties we had and guiding me through my contractions with very minimal contact. I will never, ever forget such a special moment in our lives. His grandparents met him for the first time through the window and finally held him when he was three-months-old. It was such a stressful time being scared of the virus, being isolated from any form of support from friends and family, homeschooling and at one point not being able to buy baby formula due to people panic buying it but he has brought so much love and joy into our lives. We love you baby boy."

• TOBY JAMES GREEN born on June 6 in Wrexham

The Leader:

Parents: Neil Green and Amy Weigh

Weight: 7lb 13oz