2 Sisters Deliver Babies 45 Minutes Apart At Same North Jersey Hospital

HOBOKEN, NJ — It was double trouble this week when two cousins ignored their due dates and were born on the same day at a New Jersey hospital.

Two sisters who live in Jersey City wound up delivering the baby boys just 45 minutes apart at Hoboken University Medical Center on Monday, said a spokesperson — with the new cousins arriving healthy and strong.

Sisters Suilan Datt and Shenti Datt of Jersey City were the proud mamas.

Suilan's boy, Noah, arrived at 9:25 a.m., weighing 7 pounds and 12 ounces.

Shenti delivered her sixth child, Raph, at 10:16 a.m., weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces, the hospital said.

Both boys were delivered by Dr. Francine Hyman and assisted by Phyllis Camilleri, the nurse director of maternal child health and her staff.

Noah was actually due on Oct. 6 and was a week early, the hospital said. Raph was a few days early as well.

“This story captures the very essence of what we are building at Hudson Regional Health — compassionate, personal care supported by modern facilities and the best doctors and nurses,” said Dr. Nizar Kifaieh, president of Hudson Regional Health, which recently acquired the hospital. "Families like this will continue to experience joyful beginnings in a setting that matches the caliber of our care.”

Hoboken University Hospital is preparing to redesign and upgrade its Labor & Delivery unit, the hospital said.

Hudson Regional Health now operates a network of four acute care facilities in Hudson County: Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus, Bayonne Medical Center, Hoboken University Medical Center, and Christ Hospital in Jersey City.