Egg-stra special deliveries bring Easter joy to families at the Ulster Hospital maternity unit

The Easter Bunny wasn’t the only one making special deliveries recently – the Maternity Unit at the Ulster Hospital was a hive of excitement as several beautiful babies made their debut, bringing joy and hope this Easter.

Among the proud parents was Niamh Gunning, who gave birth to her beautiful baby boy James weighing 7.15lbs during the Easter weekend.

Niamh said, “It has been a very special Easter for us this year, our baby boys’ arrival at Easter will be a memory we will both cherish forever.”

Louise Preshaw gave birth to her baby boy Ollie, weighing 5.14 lbs.

Parents Niamh and Gareth with baby James. Pic credit: SEHSCTplaceholder image
Parents Niamh and Gareth with baby James. Pic credit: SEHSCT
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Louise shared: “Ollie was a very much unexpected Easter delivery.

"We are so happy and grateful for all the support we have received from the team in the Unit.”

Home From Home Unit Manager, Lindsay Wright congratulated the new parents and added: “It has been a joyful time for families and staff and we are proud to have supported these precious moments.”

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