CCH Welcomes First Baby of 2025

Central Carolina Hospital rang in 2025 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces and measuring 19.25 inches, baby Emmy was born to Dania and Jose on Jan. 1 just a little over two hours into the new year, at 2:02 am.

The delivery was performed by Holly Drake, MSN, CNM, IBCLC, Certified Nurse Midwife at Central Carolina Women’s Health Center.

“We are grateful for the doctors, nurses and staff at CCH who made this experience so special,” said Dania. “Thank you to everyone for taking such great care of us.”

More than 300 babies are born each year at Central Carolina Hospital. The hospital’s Birth Center is dedicated to providing compassionate maternity care close to home for new and expecting parents in the region.

CCH offers five private and spacious labor and delivery suites. Its birthing suites offer amenities such as private bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs, sleeper sofas for dads, central monitoring, and in-room infant care areas. The hospital’s Level 2 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit provides intermediate care by the hospital’s Pediatric Hospitalist group to well neonates and those who require supportive care.

“We are privileged to help our community’s families welcome their newest additions,” said Felisha Eskridge, MSN, RN, MBA, MHA, Director of Women’s Services at CCH. “Our team of clinical and support staff are committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment for new moms and their babies all year-round.”

Central Carolina Hospital is located at 1135 Carthage Street. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, please call 919.774.2100 or visit https://www.centralcarolinahosp.com/birth-center

PHOTO CAPTION 1: Left to right are dad Jose, mom Dania with newborn Emmy, and Holly Drake, Certified Nurse Midwife at Central Carolina Hospital.

PHOTO CAPTION 2: Baby Emmy, weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces and measuring 19.25 inches, is the first baby of the new year born at Central Carolina Hospital.