Heywood Hospital Reveals First Baby Born in the New Year!
Heywood Hospital of Gardner MA has revealed the first baby born in 2026 and it’s a healthy baby girl born to parents from Fitchburg.
Heywood Hospital stated: “Welcome baby Scarlett, Heywood Hospital’s first baby of 2026! Born January 2 at 11:03 am, she weighs 7 lbs 12 oz and is 20″ long. Congratulations to proud parents Megan Vincent and Brian Cunningham of Fitchburg. Wishing this family a happy, healthy new year from all of us at LaChance Maternity Center!“
Heywood describes itself as a “birthing friendly” hospital. Long considered an excellent choice for expectant mothers, Heywood Hospital has one of the lowest cesarean section rates in the state. Maternity Services Include: Tele-NICU, 24-hour Anesthesia Services, Doula Program, Interpreter Services, Labor Support, Lactation Services and VBAC (vaginal delivery after a previous cesarean section).
For more information on the Lachance Maternity Center at Heywood Hospital, visit their website, CLICK HERE.