Franciscan Health hospital welcomes first baby born in Lafayette
Lafayette s first 2021 baby was born just after midnight on New Years .
Posted: Jan 1, 2021 6:35 PM
Posted By: Micah Upshaw
LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) This new year brings a special delivery for one local family. Kimberly Nayeli Rivera Ramirez is officially the first baby born in Lafayette. She is also her parents Merlin Ramirez and Jose Rivera s first baby girl.
She entered the world at 12:18 a.m. This special birthday comes with a special gift. Franciscan Health traditionally provides its first New Year baby with a basket full of baby-related items.
Like many, the family said they had concerns about being pregnant in the midst of a global pandemic. But they re grateful they were able to stay safe and deliver a healthy baby.