We have asked new parents to share their cutest images of the newest additions to their family to raise a smile among our readers and portray their experiences of giving birth and caring for a newborn baby during lockdown.
Many parents have said it’s been difficult not being able to introduce their new babies to their extended friends and family, and for others they have told of how the extended periods of isolation have been hard.
But, a common thread among all mums and dads is that their baby’s new life has given their families a chink of light during the darker times.
Click through this article to take a look at 11 wonderful babies born in Peterborough since the pandemic was announced in March 2020, and their adorable little faces.
5. Daisy-Rae
Anna Radford said: "I had my lockdown baby on January 19th 2021 weighing 7lbs 10oz her name is Daisy Rae. Daisy is my first baby. It’s been strange, not being able to show her off and get out to baby groups. In fact I spent pretty much my entire pregnancy at home! Not many people saw me pregnant. The days are all merging into one and we are making the most of when she’s asleep! But she’s amazing and loving every second with her." Photo: UGC
6. Luna
Rafmary Millan said: "Luna Baker was born on January 21, 2020 in Peterborough City Hospital at 7:48 am and she weighed 8lbs. She is the future and better times are coming." Photo: UGC
7. Frankie
Melissa Hare said: "I had my baby Frankie James on 24th July, 2020 at Peterborough Hospital, weighing 8lb 3oz. He had to be induced at 00:30 and he was born at 2:10 he’s my 3rd baby and the happiest little thing in the world." Photo: UGC
8. Ava-Mae
Taylor Pepper said: "I had a baby girl called Ava Mae on the 16th March at 4.45am emergency c-section so scary. Very scary time as couldn’t see my family and I was a first time mum. Luckily I had my husband there to help me as I couldn’t get out of bed for days. It’s been a scary time being a first time mum and not being able to have help or go to any groups but she has made me a stronger mum she’s my little bestie." Photo: UGC