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.
9. William
Emily Cooper said: "My husband and I welcomed our gorgeous son on October 18th 2020. I personally just want to take a moment to tell everyone how amazing my husband actually is, everyone praises the mother during the birth but ours went a little differently and I felt I did what many other women have done, my husband, however, did what very few men have done and delivered our beautiful and perfect son single handed." Photo: UGC
10. Sophia-Rose
Hannah Ratcliffe said: "My beautiful daughter Sophia-Rose was born on the 14th January at 10.47pm, weighing 7lb 40z at Peterborough City Hospital. We can't wait until this pandemic is over so we can go and meet our family and friends and enjoy my maternity leave with her." Photo: UGC
11. Hettie
Nazleen Romjon said: "Hettie Martina Reed was born on October 10th at almost 8pm. She was born at our home and was able to keep away from the hospital during the pandemic. She has two older sisters Maya, 11, and Bobbi, two. Photo: UGC