The Brief
- Two sisters from Delaware County gave birth at Riddle Memorial Hospital about 24 hours apart.
- Both sisters’ babies arrived earlier than expected, and their mother was present for both births.
- Both women work for the Delaware County court system, but in different locations.
MEDIA, Pa. – Two Delaware County sisters delivered their babies at Riddle Memorial Hospital just about a day apart. Justine Johnson and Juanita Brown welcomed their babies early, surrounded by family and hospital staff.
Sisters welcome new additions at the same hospital within a day
Justine Johnson gave birth to her seventh child, Jupri, at 2:14 a.m. on Aug. 11, according to Johnson.
Juanita Brown delivered her second child, Nickolai, at 1:40 a.m. on Aug. 12, Brown said.
Both deliveries took place at Riddle Memorial Hospital, and their mother, Louise Bruckner, was there with Justine for the birth of Jupri, even cutting the umbilical cord.
“My baby was born on August 11th at 2:14 a.m.,” said Johnson. “August 12 at 1:40 a.m.,” said Brown of her son. Buckner said, “I’m all excited, saying hey baby, MaMa here, we love you cause that was a joyous time. Then the phone rings and it’s my daughter Juanita.”…