While most residents were unwrapping presents and enjoying their family circles, the maternity team at TCI Hospital were preparing to deliver a bundle of joy.

InterHealth Canada – Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital wishes to congratulate a mother who delivered the only baby born on Christmas Day 2020 at the health care facility.

The healthy baby boy was born at 8:43 a.m. in Providenciales at the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre to mother Nosthalie Mercelin and her partner. He weighed 7lbs 3oz at birth.

He was originally due to arrive last week, but for the parents, he was the perfect present on Christmas Day.

In keeping with the annual tradition, the parents received a gift bathtub stocked with infant-care items, courtesy of InterHealth Canada – Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital.

Chief of Clinical Services, Mikette Been, extends her best wishes to the mother on the expansion of her family, and expressed gratitude to the hardworking doctors and nurses.