Donnelee Malgas with her brand-new baby boy, Jacquin, nurse Brandt and two agency staff members.
GEORGE NEWS - The birth of five new babies in George Hospital and Mediclinic George was celebrated on Friday 25 December.
George Hospital welcomed the first Christmas baby in the early morning hours, at 03:52.
The mother, Donnelee Malgas, was radiant with joy over her healthy baby boy, Jacquin, weighing in at 3,62kg with a length of 49,5cm. Four babies were born at George Hospital on 25 December - one girl and three boys.
On behalf of Western Cape Government Health, spokesperson Nadia Ferreira congratulated the parents on the safe delivery of all the new arrivals. We also extend a sincere thank you to all our staff members, including midwives, for their hard work and dedication on this special day, she said.