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Nationwide hospitals report first newborns of 2026

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2026, 5:07 PM ET

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United States — Hospitals reported first newborns on New Year’s Day across multiple states. In Houston, Memorial Hermann announced four births including a midnight girl weighing 10 pounds, five ounces. St. George Regional in Utah recorded a 12:09 a.m. delivery. Lankenau in Pennsylvania announced a 12:22 a.m. birth. Poplar Bluff Regional in Missouri, Portneuf Medical Center in Idaho and University of Michigan Health‑West in Grand Rapids reported deliveries. Hospital officials and parents confirmed names, times, weights and that mothers and infants doing well. Reporters based accounts on hospital statements and parent interviews. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Mahnoor A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

12:00 a.m., Jan. 1, 2026 — Memorial Hermann reported a newborn (Julia) at the stroke of midnight.
12:09 a.m. — St. George Regional in Utah recorded Valley Zohner as Utah’s first baby of 2026.
12:22–12:59 a.m. — Lankenau and additional Memorial Hermann facilities announced multiple New Year’s Day births.
3:38 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. — Poplar Bluff Regional and University of Michigan Health‑West reported morning births.
6:29 a.m. — Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello announced the New Year’s baby for its facility.

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Who Benefited

Hospitals and local media benefited from positive community attention and PR generated by announcing first babies, reinforcing community ties and public goodwill.