The new Tweed Valley Hospital opened on May 14 at Kingscliff and it saw its first baby born that day at 8.53pm.
The little boy was born to Tweed Shire locals, the Espie family, and he weighed in at 2.958 kilograms (approximately 6.5 pounds).
Tweed Valley Hospital Midwifery Unit Manager, Michelle Brinkman, said both mother and baby are doing well.
‘I want to extend my congratulations to the Espie family on the arrival of their gorgeous baby boy,’ Ms Brinkman said.
‘I also want to thank our staff in the birthing and maternity units for their work in ensuring a smooth transition into the new hospital and the safe delivery of the first baby born.’
Parents Johannah and Martin Espie said they are over the moon.
‘It’s often said that it takes a village to raise a child. We now consider the midwifery and obstetric team at Tweed valley Hospital a very special part of our village,’ Ms Espie said.
‘In particular Rebecca, Dannielle, Carrie and Carly, they went above and beyond to make the birth of our son everything we’d hoped it would be, including supporting our young daughter to be present and share in the experience.
‘The Tweed valley is truly blessed to have such a wonderful facility on our door stop, with such an amazing team of skilled professionals. We treasure you all!’
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