Seven bundles of joy delivered at Luton and Dunstable Hospital on Christmas Day
Published 30th Dec 2025, 12:59 GMT
Updated 30th Dec 2025, 14:10 GMT
It was a very happy Christmas for families at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital when seven babies were born there on December 25.
At 7.21am, mum Sawera welcomed her baby boy Elijah, weighing 2,286g (5lb and 0.6oz)
She said: “This was the best Christmas present we could have asked for. We’re incredibly grateful to the team for all they did.”
Director of midwifery at Bedfordshire Hospitals, Emma Hardwick, said: “Christmas Day births are always very special for our families and our staff, and we are delighted to have welcomed these babies into the world.
“I would also like to say thank you to all our maternity staff who are working over the Christmas period. Their hard work and commitment makes a real difference every day."