Jacksonville hospital welcomes 6 babies during Hurricane Dorian

Author: CNN Newsource
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Six babies born during Hurricane Dorian in Jacksonville (Orange Park Medical Center via CNN Newsource)
Six babies born during Hurricane Dorian in Jacksonville (Orange Park Medical Center via CNN Newsource)

Orange Park Medical Center near Jacksonville, Florida reported six births as Dorian passed through the area: Three on Tuesday and three on Wednesday.

Six babies born during Hurricane Dorian in Jacksonville (Orange Park Medical Center via CNN Newsource)
(Orange Park Medical Center via CNN Newsource)

The hospital released a statement saying hurricanes cause low barometric pressure which can bring on labor.

Six babies born during Hurricane Dorian in Jacksonville (Orange Park Medical Center via CNN Newsource)
(Orange Park Medical Center via CNN Newsource)

The hospital also said anytime there’s a hurricane in the area, it makes sure their team is ready for an influx of patients.

Six babies born during Hurricane Dorian in Jacksonville (Orange Park Medical Center via CNN Newsource)
(Orange Park Medical Center via CNN Newsource)

Staff gave each baby a hurricane-themed onesie to mark their arrival.

Six babies born during Hurricane Dorian in Jacksonville (Orange Park Medical Center via CNN Newsource)
(Orange Park Medical Center via CNN Newsource)

Some read, “Category five cutie” and “I was in the hurricane evacuation plan.”

Six babies born during Hurricane Dorian in Jacksonville (Orange Park Medical Center via CNN Newsource)
(Orange Park Medical Center via CNN Newsource)

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