A total of 71 babies were born between Christmas and Boxing Day at the Port Moresby General Hospital Labour Ward.
Of the 32 babies that were born on Christmas Day, 14 were boys and 18 were girls. From the 32, two were born via caesarean section and the rest were natural births.
On Boxing Day, a total of 39 babies were born and from this, 21 were boys and 18 were girls. From the 39, four babies were delivered via C-Section while the rest were natural births.
Senior midwife Sr. Wanis Koral who worked during the night shift on Boxing Day said a common problem faced by mothers is Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) which is considerable bleeding after delivery and she has strongly urged for families to consider family planning options.
Meanwhile, Morin and Jacob Don, a young couple who welcomed their first child, said they were elated that their son was born on Christmas Day.
“I am truly happy that my son was born on Christmas and I am considering giving my son name related to this special day,” said the proud father, Mr. Don.
So far, by 11 a.m. (Monday, 27 December) about 942 babies were recorded to have been born in the month of December alone.