County's First Baby of 2025 Born at Manatee Memorial on New Year's Day

BRADENTON — Manatee Memorial Hospital has announced the first baby's arrival in the New Year. The proud parents, Jessica Zamudio and Eduardo Paz welcomed their newborn into the world on New Year's Day at 12:27 pm.

The baby, a girl named Valencia, weighed 6 pounds and 1 ounce, measuring 18 inches in length. Both mother and baby are reported to be in excellent health.

"We are delighted to celebrate the first birth of 2025 with the family," said Ariane Botts, Director of the Family Birthplace at Manatee Memorial Hospital. "This joyous occasion signifies hope and new beginnings for the entire community. We wish the family all the happiness and prosperity as they embark on this beautiful journey of parenthood."

The hospital also extended gratitude to the dedicated medical team who played a crucial role in ensuring the smooth delivery of the New Year's baby while exemplifying the hospital's commitment to providing exceptional care.

In a recent press release, Manatee Memorial Hospital said it "remains committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and fostering a supportive environment for families during these momentous occasions."

Manatee Memorial delivered more than 1,800 babies in 2024.

About Manatee Health: Serving the residents of Manatee, Hillsborough, and surrounding counties for more than 70 years, Manatee Health represents an entire network of healthcare services. These include freestanding emergency departments, outpatient imaging, rehabilitation and sports medicine, home health, surgical and specialty physician services, and all the inpatient services offered by Manatee Memorial Hospital including advanced stroke care and vascular disease, emergency medicine for all ages; cardiac; cardiovascular; surgical, including robotic; orthopedics; respiratory care; sleep services; oncology; wound care and women’s and children’s services including Manatee County’s only Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. For information on hospital services, visit manateehealth.com.