The first baby of 2025 was born at Central Maine Medical Center CMMC on New Year’s Day. The baby boy was born at 2:34 a.m. on Jan. 1 and weighed in at seven pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long.
The boy’s mother is Liliana Kimbela of Lewiston. She has not given her boy an official name yet and, for now, is calling him “Baby Boy Kimbela.”
“What a great way to start the new year, not only for the family of the newborn, but for all of us here at CMMC,” said Tasha Duval, DO, chief of obstetrics and gynecology at Central Maine Healthcare. “Our team members in maternity are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment to have a baby, and we look forward to welcoming many more newborns at CMMC in 2025.”
When a baby is born at CMMC, a chime that is heard around the hospital is played to share the good news.
In 2024, about 750 babies were born at CMMC.
Late last year, U.S. News & World Report once again recognized CMMC as “High Performing in Maternity Care.” Earlier this year, Newsweek also named CMMC one of the best hospitals in the nation for maternity.
Additionally, CMMC received a near-perfect 97 (out of 100) score on the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition & Care survey which evaluates categories such as immediate postpartum care, breastfeeding education and support after patient discharge. The national average score was 82.
