THESE babies born during lockdown have brought joy to families struggling to cope with the coronavirus crisis.

Lockdown restrictions, which are now being eased gradually, have been very frustrating for new parents, who have not been able to show off their bundles of joy to family and friends.

Now lots of parents are now sharing photos of their new arrivals with the Oxford Mail and we want more families to do the same to put a smile on our readers’ faces.

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For the majority of families whose babies are featured here, the births went very smoothly and mums and dads have paid tribute to nursing staff and midwives for their dedicated support.

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Rob and Lauren Newport, from Wheatley, have shared the drama of their daughter Mollie’s birth at the John Radcliffe Hospital last month.
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Mollie Newport

Ms Newport said: “Having thought my waters went at 9am things progressed pretty quickly - I called my husband home from work at 11am, we arrived at the JR at 12noon.

“On arrival Rob wasn’t allowed in until I was assessed due to Covid, the midwives soon said ‘you’d better call your Husband in’.
With some amazing care from our midwife Ella our daughter Mollie arrived at 1:43pm on May 27, delivered by student midwife Imogen. 

“We got home that evening to a very excited big sister, Mia! 

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“Thank you to all the staff at the JR for such a positive experience during this strange time!”

There was double delight last month for Charlotte Maisey and Arron Wall, from Eynsham, when their twins Paige and Margo were born at the John Radcliffe Hospital and soon afterwards were welcomed by their other children.
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Charlotte Maisey and Arron Wall's twins Paige and Margo

Ms Maisey said: “Had my twins on May 6 via c section - things were so relaxed and ‘normal’.”

Lloyd and Lucy Lewis, from Carterton, were pleased the birth of their son Jackson at the JR was trouble-free and he has been given a warm welcome by his sister Darcy.
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Jackson Lewis

Ms Lewis said: “Jackson came very quickly in the water! Nice and straightforward!

“The midwives were incredible, you would hardly know there was a pandemic as they were so calm and reassuring!”

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Nicolle Claridge and Carl Tinson opted for a home birth in Witney for their daughter Lilo, who weighed 7lb 14oz, and she joins their son Logan. 

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Lilo Tinson

Ms Claridge said: “Lilo was born at home on the 28th of March, five days after lockdown was put in place. She was born at 9.17am weighing 7lb 14oz, al healthy and all enjoyed a pizza after she was born!

Richard Weston and Jordana Barrett, from Charlton-on-Otmoor, were at the JR for their birth of their daughter Camilla Weston-Barrett.

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She has been welcomed by their other children, Frankie, Archie and Jack.

Ms Barrett said: “Having a baby during a pandemic couldn’t have been more daunting but we are so incredibly grateful to our wonderful midwives, including Ella and the whole team for taking such good care of us all.”

Here are some of the other bundles of joy welcomed during lockdown:

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Arlo Hastings

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Brodie Barratt

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Reuben Colverson

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Ada-Mae McIntosh