New Arrivals celebrated by parents in Weymouth, Dorchester and Blandford

Here’s our latest batch of gorgeous bundles of joy for you to admire.

Most of them were born at Dorset County Hospital, where the staff have been much praised for the reassurance they’ve offered mothers in labour during lockdown.

Scroll down to see which New Arrivals we're welcoming today...

Willow May Brice, born April 28 at DCH weighing 9lb 7oz to Leanne and James Brice of Blandford. Little sister for Jensen, Asten, Hendrix, Harvey, Oscar, Hollie and Olivia

Leanne tells us: "Our 8th baby willow May was born on the 28th of April 2020. My husband got furloughed just before she arrived and was lucky enough to be able to attend the birth. The staff at Dorchester hospital were brilliant and made us feel relaxed and comfortable. We’re now a happy blended family of 8 children! And so so grateful for her safe arrival."

Elodie Lynette Nora Munday, born April 23 at DCH weighing 7lb 13oz to Sharon Jane Munday of Pimperne, Blandford.

Mum Sharon about to leave DCH to take Elodie home

Sharon tells us: "My little girl is very special. I am an older mum and after a very long IVF Journey she was finally born but under lockdown. The Maternity Team at Dorset County Hospital Dorchester were fantastic and especially my very special midwife Sara."

Harley-Jay Wayne Miller, born June 29 at DCH weighing 7lb 9oz to Gemma and Wayne Miller of Blandford. Brother for Billy, Shane, Connor, Charlize, Rhiannon, Scarlett, Brodie,Kenny, McKenna, Kayson, Leighton and Kiyarah

Gemma tells us: "We went to hospital for an elective ceserean following previous traumatic birth of triplets (also born at DCH) and our beatuful healthy baby boy was born, staff were absoloutly amazing and made us feel very calm."

Clayton Terry Orchard, born June 17 at DCH weighing 6lb 11oz to Ceri and Aaron Orchard of Wareham. Little brother for Connie Rose-Loveridge, 8, and Chase Orchard, 5.

Oscar Artie Sands, born May 27 at DCH weighing 7lb 15.5oz to Charlotte Johnson and Richard Sands of Weymouth. Little brother for Hayden Pounds.

Charlotte tells us: "We were really hoping to have a homebirth and had the pool set up all ready at home however, although it didn't quite go to plan (does it ever?), what an experience!
"We felt prepared having practiced Hypnobirthing and we're so excited to meet our little man as he was already two weeks and a day late!
"Finally, this beautiful little boy came into the world at 10:26pm after I was induced the day before and it's incredible how much we love him!
"The team at Dorset County Hospital were incredible and really supported us through what felt like the longest day."

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Layla Ann Nickisson, born June 9 at home in Buckland Newton weighing 6lb to Jennie Cutler and Ross Nickisson. Little sister for Mia.

Jennie tells us: "Our beautiful daughter Layla was born 3 weeks early safely at home on the 9/6/2020 weighing 6Lbs, Layla was born surrounded by her family including her big sister Mia. Our beautiful daughter was born on day that is very important to me as it is the anniversary of her father’s death. A joyous little gift sent down from the stars."

Malcolm James Poole, born June 16 at DCH weighing 8lb 13oz to Amanda and Dan Poole of Dorchester.

Amanda tells us: “I am a key worker at DCHFT and had to make the difficult decision to shield at home from March to keep Malcolm as safe as I could.”

Luna Hounsome, born April 15 at DCH weighing 3lb to Joseph Hounsome and Jasmine Bugler of Weymouth. Little sister for Amber. Luna arrived 8 weeks early but thanks to the care from midwives and Special care unit at DCH is now home doing ‘amazingly well’.