Four babies welcomed at four hospitals before sunrise in Philadelphia
- The first baby in Pittsburgh, Genesis, was born at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital at 12:10 a.m.
- AHN Wexford Hospital welcomed baby Luka as the second birth shortly after midnight.
- These births mark a joyful community celebration as families greet the new year with new life.
The start of the new year in the United States marked a time of celebration for families welcoming new children into the world. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, two hospitals welcomed their first babies shortly after midnight on January 1, 2025. UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital reported the arrival of baby Genesis, born to Jake Pertras and Dae-Janae Hippsshelton at 12:10 a.m. The newborn weighed 6 pounds and 5 ounces, measuring 19 inches long, with UPMC noting her early arrival as a remarkable event. The family expressed their joy at this momentous occasion, celebrating both the New Year and the family’s newest member. Additionally, AHN Wexford Hospital celebrated the birth of baby Luka, whose parents, Rachel and Mark Cunningham, welcomed him at 12:44 a.m. Luka weighed in at 7 pounds and 12 ounces, measuring just over 20 inches long. As part of a special celebration, the Cunningham family received a year's supply of free diapers and a lifetime gift of swim lessons from the hospital. The birth of these babies was not only a joyous occasion for the families but also a significant community event as hospitals celebrated the New Year with these arrivals. In nearby Philadelphia, similar celebrations occurred as Jefferson Health recorded multiple births shortly after midnight, including baby Sophia Lee Trosky, born at 12:20 a.m. Overall, as families across Pennsylvania welcomed their first babies of the year, it highlighted a time of hope and new beginnings for many families in the region.