Iredell Memorial Hospital Celebrates First Baby Born in 2024

 Mother Keaira Clontz and father Khali Borders welcomed their daughter, Khyn’lee, into the world at 3:54 p.m. on New Year’s Day. Both Keaira and her beautiful baby girl are healthy and doing well. Khyn’lee was born 19 inches long, weighing six pounds, eight ounces.

Keira has six children, four of which she delivered at Iredell Memorial Hospital. “The doctors and nurses here are great, especially the ones in the operating room. Everybody at Iredell has been very helpful and nice and has really made me feel so comfortable,” said Kearia.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Khyn’lee as the first baby of the New Year. It’s a special moment for the family, and we are honored to be a part of this joyous occasion,” said Pam Speight, The Birth Place program nurse. The Birth Place staff welcomed the first baby of the year with a celebratory cake and flowers.

The mother also received a keepsake tote filled with gifts donated by Iredell Health System and The Birth Place. Gift basket items included:

• Cake donated by Ingles of Sullivan Road in Statesville

• Floral arrangement donated by Brookdale Florist

• Stuffed musical toy elephant

• Blanket

• Baby toys

• Warmie slippers for mom

• Water bottle

• 3 baby outfits

• 2 pairs of baby shoes

• 3 baby hats

• 2 pairs of hand mittens

• Diapers and wipes

• $50 VISA gift card

The new mother was grateful and appreciative for the care she received and for her special gift basket. The Birth Place at Iredell Memorial is a state-of-the-art maternity facility offering one-on-one nursing and private, welcoming suites.

Every mother receives perks through the Pampered Pregnancy program, including discounts at local businesses and a personal pregnancy coach. In addition, The Birth Places seeks to create a comforting atmosphere for patients with its home décor, comfortable furniture for visitors, and large, private bath.