Josephine Rose McGillicuddy was born at 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 1
NEED TO KNOW
- Baby Josephine Rose McGillicuddy was born prematurely at 33 weeks on Jan. 1 at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital
- She spent two weeks in the NICU receiving specialized care to help her breathe, gain weight and stabilize her temperature
- Her parents say she is thriving at home and praised the NICU team for their incredible care and support
After making history earlier this year as a California hospital’s first baby of 2026, one baby is finally back home and thriving.
Josephine Rose McGillicuddy was born at 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 1, arriving at 33 weeks in the San Manuel Maternity Pavilion at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.
Baby Josephine was shortly transferred into the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to receive support and specialized care due to her early arrival, according to an article on the hospital’s website…