First baby born in Scottish capital on Christmas day

The baby girl was born shortly before three o'clock this morning

Baby Selena was born at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary
Author: Kara ConwayPublished 25th Dec 2022

Parents in Edinburgh have welcomed the best Christmas present they could hope for - a daughter.

The first baby born on Christmas Day in the capital - and potentially the country - arrived at 2.44am.

Baby Selena was born to parents Nadejda Bulgaru, 25, and Stefan Dobroviceanu, 31 at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

The new addition to the family was born weighing 7lbs 4oz, according to staff at the hospital.

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