Little Vani: The first New Year's baby of 2026 sees the light in Harburg!

Little Vani: The first New Year's baby of 2026 sees the light in Harburg!

A joyful event has brightened hearts in Harburg: On January 1, 2026 at 2:42 a.m., New Year's baby Vani was born in the Mariahilf Hospital. Little Vani weighs an impressive 52 centimeters and is in excellent health. Her parents, Ranjeeta and Shubham Batra, are overjoyed about the arrival of their second child, while their big brother is already eagerly waiting at home in Marmstorf for their new companion. The experienced midwife Marika Mariano was at her side during the birth and ensured a pleasant atmosphere during the special moment.

A look at the numbers shows: The baby boom in Harburg's Mariahilf Hospital continues. The number of births increased from 1,569 in 2024 to 1,610 in 2025. Dr. André Motamedi, chief obstetrician, expressed his satisfaction with this increase. One reason for this could be the clinic's recent certification as a Level 2 perinatal center, as Helios Gesundheit highlights.

Modern obstetrics

Mariahilf Hospital is characterized by a strong team of midwives, doctors and nursing specialists who ensure the safety of mothers and newborns around the clock. Expectant parents have the opportunity to organize the birth according to their wishes, as long as nature allows it. In critical cases, modern medical assistance is available to ensure a safe birth.

The proximity of the delivery room, cesarean section operation and neonatal intensive care unit provides additional security. This comprehensive concept is intended to ensure that sick newborns and premature babies also receive the best possible care. This also includes constant support from pediatricians and qualified nurses who can provide help at any time.

Needs-based support in obstetric care

bifg There has been dissatisfaction for years, and both parent associations and service providers are calling for fundamental improvements. The aim of the current political discussion is to promote physiological birth and provide needs-based support for women in their ability to give birth.

In order to create transparency in the outpatient area of ​​obstetric care, initiatives such as the Midwifery Compass have been created, which provides comprehensive information about midwifery services and offers. In addition, the podcast “Hebammenwissen” with Dr. med. Dagmar Hertle sheds light on the topic and discusses the national health goals.

The birth of Vani and the increasing number of births show that Harburg is well on its way to experiencing positive developments in obstetric care. The combination of competent medical care and dedicated professionals is the key to healthy new beginnings in our community.