Bayonne, January 1, 2026 — The Basque Country welcomed its first arrival of 2026 early this morning: a baby girl named Luma, born at 7:14 a.m. at Bayonne hospital.
A New Year, A New Arrival in the Basque Country
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Luma’s arrival, after a 30-hour labor, marks a special start to the year for her parents.
- Luma weighed 3,240 kilograms at birth.
- Her parents, Ines and Romain, are familiar with New Year’s hospital stays, as their eldest daughter, Laia, was born on December 24th.
- Five babies were born in Bayonne hospitals on January 1st.
- Another New Year’s baby, Basile, arrived at 10:15 a.m. weighing 4,440 kilograms.
- The last birth of 2025 occurred at 10:18 p.m. on December 31st, with the arrival of Sacha.
The little girl’s arrival was a bit of a surprise, as doctors had originally scheduled the delivery for January 9th. But Luma, it seems, had her own timeline, beginning to signal her impending arrival in the early hours of December 31st. After a lengthy 30-hour labor, Luma finally made her debut at 7:14 a.m. on New Year’s Day.
What factors contribute to the timing of births, and why do some babies arrive ahead of schedule? While medical professionals can estimate due dates, a multitude of factors—including genetics, maternal health, and even environmental influences—can impact when a baby decides to make their grand entrance.
At Clinique Belharra, another New Year’s baby, Basile, arrived at 10:15 a.m., weighing a robust 4,440 kilograms. By the end of the day, a total of five newborns had been welcomed into the world at hospitals in Bayonne. Meanwhile, at the hospital in Saint-Palais, the final birth of 2025 was celebrated with the arrival of Sacha at 10:18 p.m. on December 31st.
