The northern suburbs’ baby boom is showing no signs of slowing down, with a record number of babies born at The Northern Hospital in July.
Last month was the busiest on record for the Epping hospital with 348 babies born.
The hospital’s previous busiest month was February this year, when 340 babies were delivered. The hospital welcomed 3578 babies in 2016-17.
The number of babies born at the hospital has skyrocketed in recent years, up from 2352 births in 2010-11.
Northern Health chief nursing and midwifery officer Jodie Ashworth said the hospital provided care for people from three of the nation’s 10 fastest-growing suburbs – South Morang, Craigieburn and Epping.
The population in the outer northern suburbs is expected to grow by more than 220,000 by 2031.
Ms Ashworth said 79 babies were delivered at the hospital each week in July.
“Our maternity staff have been busy bringing new members into our community, including 180 boys and 168 girls with four sets of twins,” she said.
“We are proud of the work that we do for our community and privileged to have played a part in such an important time for so many families.”
