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Newborn Surprises Camden County Parents, Arriving On New Year's Day

Baby Alana Rae surprised her first-time parents by arriving the morning of New Year's Day, more than three weeks earlier than planned.

First-time parents Michelle and Rob welcomed their daughter Alana Rae on New Year's Day 2023 at Virtua Voorhees Hospital.
First-time parents Michelle and Rob welcomed their daughter Alana Rae on New Year's Day 2023 at Virtua Voorhees Hospital. (Virtua Voorhees Hospital )

VOORHEES, NJ — Two Camden County parents welcomed their first child on New Year's Day, 23 days earlier than planned.

Virtua Voorhees Hospital announced the happy news for parents Michelle and Rob of Mt. Ephraim. Baby Alana Rae was six pounds, six ounces and was 20 inches long according to the hospital system.

Virtua Health is an academic health system serving patients in South Jersey with five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent cares, and more than 280 other locations.

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