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Mom who delivered first Christmas baby at VJH feted

Published:Saturday | December 25, 2021 | 1:20 PM
Denesha Simmonds sharing a moment with her baby boy at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston. Simmonds was the first mother to give birth at the maternity hospital on Christmas Day in 2021 – Kenyon Hemans photo.

Thirty-five-year-old Denesha Simmonds is basking in Christmas joy after delivering a baby boy at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston this morning.

Simmonds was the first mother to give birth at the maternity hospital on Christmas Day.

Baby boy Thabang Jordine was born by c-section at 1:20 a.m.

Simmonds held her newborn close to her chest as she expressed joy and love for her son.

She and her baby were visited by hospital staff and other well-wishers including Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn who presented Simmonds with gifts.

The mothers who delivered the second and third babes on Christmas Day were also feted.

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