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New Year’s Babies Arrive in Northeast Wisconsin Hospitals
1/2/2026, 5:53:17 AM
First Births of 2026 Across Multiple Hospitals
As the clock struck midnight and 2026 began, hospitals in Northeast Wisconsin welcomed their first babies of the year. The celebrations were marked by the arrival of several newborns, each with their own unique stories.
At HSHS St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, Grace gave birth to her son, Sawyer, at 1:30 a.m. Sawyer weighed 5 pounds and 14 ounces and measured 19 inches long, making him the first New Year’s baby at this facility. Shortly after, at 2:30 a.m., ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Neenah celebrated the birth of Lincoln, born to parents Brook and Luke. Lincoln weighed 7 pounds and 10 ounces and measured 21 inches long.
The Aurora Medical Center in Manitowoc County welcomed Iyahni Rae at 3:13 a.m. She was born to Shante and Chris, weighing 8 pounds and 4 ounces. At 6:16 a.m., Liam was born at Emplify Health by Bellin to parents Sofia and Armando, marking the first New Year’s baby at that facility. Liam's birth weight was not specified. Finally, at 6:23 a.m., Amir was born at Aurora BayCare Medical Center to Emily and Carlos, weighing 5 pounds and 7 ounces.
Aurora Health Care's First Baby
In addition to these births, Aurora Health Care announced its first baby of 2026, Alana Rubí, born at the Aurora West Allis Medical Center at 5:02 a.m. Alana weighed 9 pounds and 5 ounces and measured 22.25 inches long. Dr. Frank Belmonte, senior vice president of Women and Children’s service line at Advocate Health, expressed the excitement felt by the labor and delivery teams, stating, “Every birth is special for our labor and delivery teams. On New Year’s Day, we feel an extra burst of excitement as we join in welcoming the very first babies of the year.”
Broader Implications of New Year Births
The arrival of New Year’s babies often symbolizes hope and new beginnings for families and communities. These births can foster a sense of joy and celebration, reflecting the continuity of life as one year transitions into another.
Official Statements & Responses
Aurora Health Care highlighted the significance of these births, emphasizing the joy they bring to families and the healthcare teams involved. The organization plans to continue updating the public as more babies are born across its facilities.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Every birth is special for our labor and delivery teams,” — Dr. Frank Belmonte, Senior Vice President, Women and Children’s Service Line at Advocate Health.
This year's New Year’s babies in Northeast Wisconsin not only mark the beginning of 2026 but also serve as a reminder of the joy and hope that new life brings to families and communities alike.
