Victoria in the midst of a baby boom after months in COVID-19 lockdown

 

Meet baby Soren, one of the 6659 babies born at Western Health's Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital in the past 12 months.  

The extended COVID-19 lockdowns resulted in a baby boom in Victoria.

To help health services, Health Minister Martin Foley MP, announced a new $13.2 million maternity support package.

A huge thanks to Soren's mother Hannah Martin, who generously shared her story with media.

This beautiful photograph of mum and bub was taken by David Crosling for NCA Newswire.

You can watch the full story on 9 News Melbourne, featuring Western Health Chief Executive Russell Harrison here: