Houston hospitals welcome first babies of 2026

Hospital officials in Houston reported a wave of New Year's Day births from midnight to early morning.

Julia, the hospital's first baby of the year, arrived at midnight at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital. Hospital officials reported that the mother and baby, Julia, 10 pounds, 5 ounces, were healthy.

Thereafter, Robin, the first boy born at Children's Memorial Hermann in 2026, was born at 12:42 a.m.

Memorial Hermann Health System reported more New Year's arrivals elsewhere. Adriel, an 8-pound, 4-ounce boy, was delivered at 12:28 a.m. at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital. Romi, born at 12:59 a.m., completed Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center's first-hour celebrations.

“Welcoming babies at the start of a new year is always special for our teams,” Memorial Hermann said. This is a delightful way to start the year for families and workers.

Elina was born at 1:42 a.m. to Amal and Tareq at Texas Children's Hospital on New Year's Day. Elina weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces, was 21 inches long, and was healthy.

Hannah arrived at 3:40 p.m. Hannah was 21 inches and 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Hannah and her parents, Jessica and Tyler, were in excellent condition, according to hospital officials.

Montgomery County St. Luke's Health. Minutes after midnight, The Woodlands Hospital reported its first newborn of the year. Myla Mae was born at 12:12 a.m., weighing 5 pounds, 15 ounces, and 19.5 inches. Her parents, Chancy and Loga, and the newborn were healthy.

Meanwhile, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital had its first baby at 12:26 a.m. Other Houston Methodist hospitals recorded New Year births, including Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital at 12:45 a.m. and Houston Methodist West Hospital at 7:28.

Regional hospital officials reported healthy mothers and newborns, making the opening hours of 2026 a celebration of new beginnings.

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