Maysville, KY (January 2, 2026) – Meadowview Regional Medical Center is ringing in 2026 with the year’s first bundle of joy. Weighing 7 pounds and 11 ounces and measuring 20 3/4 inches, Elowyn was born to Bradlee and Kyle, Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 1:38 am.

“It is crazy to have the first baby born,” said Mom. “We were not supposed to be induced until January 2, but we got sent over and she ended up coming right after midnight.  I had the best care team.  They took very good care of me, helped me in any way possible.  It was just an amazing experience.”

Meadowview Regional’s Mother and Baby program is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care close to home for new and expecting parents across the region. MRMC’s Women’s Services offers Kangaroo Care.  Kangaroo Care is a practiced technique where the infant is held skin-to-skin with the mother. You will be covered with warm blankets and the baby will get a hat. The one to two hours of Kangaroo Care are important for you and your baby. Fathers can also participate in Kangaroo Care. We encourage that you and your baby continue skin-to-skin as much as you would like after birth and even when you go home. The birthing experience at Meadowview Regional Medical Center encourages babies rooming-in with their family, promoting education, and providing hands-on experiences with the care of your baby.

“We have a remarkable team of clinical and support staff who are dedicated to cultivating a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment for mothers and their babies,” said Kelli Gross, Director of Mother and Baby program at Meadowview Regional Medical Center. “Helping our community’s families welcome their newest additions is one of our greatest privileges.”

Meadowview Regional Medical Center, PrimaryPlus, and Kid Care provided the newborn with gift baskets which consisted of books, pampers, wet wipes, onesies, baby shampoo, soap, a teddy bear, gift card and other essentials for newborns. The family will also receive a copy of “The Real Mother Goose” nursery rhymes and song book and tickets to the Kentucky Gateway Museum Center courtesy of Kaye Savage Browning Miniatures.

Meadowview Regional Medical Center is dedicated to Making Communities Healthier.  Our team of professionals are committed to the care and improvement of human life.  We continually strive to deliver high-quality, cost-effective healthcare in the communities we serve.

To learn more about Meadowview’s Mother and Baby program or to schedule an appointment, please call 606.759.3459, or visit MeadowviewRegional.com