Last baby born at King George Hospital

It was also the last day for the team of midwives, many of whom are transferring to Queen's Hospital Credit: BHRU Hospitals NHS Trust

The last baby to be born on the labour ward of the King George Hospital is the son of a porter who works at the hospital.

Dovydas, who weighed 8lb 2oz is the son of Daunys Donatas and Leva Zemaityte from Romford, and was born on Monday.

Dovydas has taken his place in the history of King George Hospital Credit: BHRU Hospitals NHS Trust

The labour ward is transferring to the Queen's Birth Centre in January. This midwife-led unit is based at Queen's Hospital in Romford.

King George will still provide antenatal care and maternity scans.

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