Katrina Baby Boom

[HeeBGBz]

Dr. Stephen Jones of Biloxi OB/GYN Clinic said he is expecting to deliver 40 babies in July. Last year, in the same month, he delivered 15. He expects high birth rates to continue through the summer and fall. Jones noted he is seeing new patients who would have been seen at Keesler prior to Hurricane Katrina and that may account for some of the increase.

A nurse from one Hancock County obstetrician's office said their patients will be keeping the hospital full beginning as early as June.

My soon-to-be new grandson will be one of those Katrina babies. Due June 30.

[intheflow]

1. WooHoo!

:toast: Congratulations on your expected grandchild! :toast:

[uppityperson]

2. Congratulations! Please post here when he/she arrives.