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Lowell General's First Baby Of 2022 Born To Methuen Couple

Emily Nascimento was born at 2:47 a.m. Jan. 1, making her the hospital's first baby of the year.

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Parents Nayara, left, and Leandro Nascimento of Methuen with their daughter Emily, born at 2:47 a.m. at 7 pounds, 11 ounces and 20 inches tall at The Birthplace at Lowell General Hospital. Emily is Lowell’s first baby of the year.
Parents Nayara, left, and Leandro Nascimento of Methuen with their daughter Emily, born at 2:47 a.m. at 7 pounds, 11 ounces and 20 inches tall at The Birthplace at Lowell General Hospital. Emily is Lowell’s first baby of the year. (Lowell General Hospital)

LOWELL, MA — A Methuen couple welcomed Lowell's first baby of 2022 at Lowell General Hospital Saturday, the hospital said.

Emily Nascimento was born at 2:47 a.m. on New Year's Day, after 24 hours of labor.

Emily was born to parents Leandro and Nayara Nascimento of Methuen.

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Emily is 7 pounds, 11 ounces and 20 inches tall. She was the first of over 2,000 babies born each year at the hospital.

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