A Big Bundle of Joy: 13-Pound Baby Sets Record at Cayuga Medical Center

Cayuga Medical Center had a record-setting day back on January 31. The hospital’s maternity unit welcomed two newborns, who had very different sizes. The hospital says they welcomed a record-setting 13 pound baby and a 4 pound baby on the same day.

Cayuga Medical Center says Shawn Jr. was born 13 pounds to parents Terrica and Shawn, and made history as the largest baby ever born at the hospital. The hospital added that while his family anticipated a big baby, his size still came as a surprise.

“We knew he’d be bigger, but we didn’t expect this,” Terrica said. “He’s already wearing 3 to 6 month diapers and clothes. It feels like I skipped straight to having a three-month-old.” Shawn Jr. joins two brothers and a sister.

Additionally, the hospital welcomed Margot, who was born 4 pounds to parents Chloe and Victor. Cayuga says sharing the same birthday with record-setting Shawn Jr. made the moment sweeter.

“It was really charming and such a good reminder that babies come in all shapes and sizes,” Chloe said. “I’m feeling great and so thankful for the care we received from the doctors, nurses, and midwives.”

“These two births are a wonderful reminder that every baby and every birth story is unique,” said Robyn Torgalski, System Director of Maternal Child Health at Centralus Health. “Whether a newborn weighs four pounds or thirteen, our teams are prepared to provide the highest level of care to both baby and family. We’re proud of the exceptional maternity care delivered at Cayuga Health, one of our valued affiliates, and honored to support families through moments like these.”

The hospital credits the two healthy births as a result of a wide range of experience by Cayuga Medical’s maternity team, which they say underscores the commitment to personalized, high-quality care for each family.