Ha Noi and HCMC welcomed first deliveries of 2021
At the moment the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, Do Thuy Duong – the first child that was born in 2021 let out her first cry at Hanoi’s National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
 |
| Little Duong was delivered in the first hour of Jan. 1 by Tran Danh Cuong, director of the hospital. She weighed three kilograms at birth. (Photo: VnExpress) |
 |
| Lien, the mother, said: “I was admitted half an hour ago. I did not expect to enter labor at such a special moment.” (Photo: VnExpress) |
 |
| Do Duc Dinh, Duong’s father (R), looks at his newborn daughter, who has two older brothers. (Photo: VnExpress) |
 |
| Duong is placed in a special room for monitoring (Photo: VnExpress) |
 |
| Every day, about 60-80 births occur at the obstetrics and gynecology hospital. Nguyen Manh Thang, head of its childbirth department, said there were 15 doctors and nurses working during the New Year’s Eve. As the clock struck 12, around 20 soon-to-be mothers were awaiting to enter labor. (Photo: VnExpress) |
 |
| In Ho Chi Minh City’s Tu Du Hospital, 27-year-old Pham Thi Thanh Nhi gave birth to her son as fireworks lit up the sky. She said it was her second time giving birth, but that she would never get used to the pain (Photo: VnExpress) |
 |
| “I was so happy my legs went all wobbly,” said Tran Minh Thien, Nhi’s husband, kissing their newborn son in celebration. (Photo: VnExpress) |
 |
| At around 12:04 a.m., 38-year-old Kim Anh, the mother of three sons, gave birth to a baby girl. The parents had traveled from neighboring Dong Nai Province to HCMC two days prior to prepare for their child's birth. The little girl was born 12 days premature. (Photo: VnExpress) |
 |
| Pham Diem Kieu, heading the New Year's Eve shift, said 15 out of 65 mothers already gave birth so far on the night. Around five babies are born at 12 a.m on New Year's Eve each year. Tu Du Hospital often welcomes about 150-200 babies daily, Kieu noted. (Photo: VnExpress) |
 | A young Hanoi mother gave birth in the coronavirus - quarantined zone A young Vietnamese mother bore a healthy baby girl in the Hanoi quarantined zone on Thursday morning after returning from South Korea last week. |
 | What you should know about pregnancy in advanced maternal age Pregnancy at the age 35 or above is generally considered to be an advanced maternal age (AMA) pregnancy. Number of women with AMA pregnancy is ... |
 | Study: Pregnancy changes a woman's brain Pregnancy causes "long-lasting" physical changes to a woman's brain, with significant, but seemingly beneficial, grey matter loss in parts of the crucial organ, a study ... |
VnExpress
Related Stories
Travel
Ho Chi Minh City Boosts Tourism Revenue Through High-Value Visitor Strategy
Ho Chi Minh City orientates tourism development linked to urban economy, night-time economy, culture industry and experience economy, changing from event organizing model to developing event economy model.
July 13, 2026 | 14:53
Economy
Expanding Opportunities for Vietnamese Businesses in US Market
The United States remains Vietnam’s largest export market, with export turnover reaching US$86.5 billion in the first six months of 2026. Amid adjustments to tariffs and trade remedy measures, experts recommend that Vietnamese businesses ensure transparency in product origin, validate market demand in appropriate segments, and select suitable market entry models before expanding their investments.
July 13, 2026 | 10:14
Recommended
National
Top Leader Calls for Better Care for Invalids, Revolutionary Contributors
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on July 15 affirmed that caring for revolutionary contributors is both a political responsibility and a moral obligation, calling for more comprehensive and timely policies to ensure that those who sacrificed for the nation receive the care and respect they deserve.
July 16, 2026 | 11:06
National
Vietnam News Today (July 16): Vietnam and Chile Mark 55 Years of Diplomatic Relations
Vietnam News Today (July 16): Vietnam, RoK strengthen investment links at Seoul conference; Vietnam, Cambodia strengthen cooperation to build friendly border; Vietnam and Chile mark 55 years of diplomatic relations; Ho Chi Minh City promotes people-to-people ties with US.
July 16, 2026 | 07:00
National
Vietnam News Today (July 14): Vietnam, Indonesia Chart New Strategic Cooperation Agenda
Vietnam News Today (July 14): Deputy PM calls for stronger Vietnam – Laos cooperation in agriculture, environment; Vietnam, Indonesia chart new strategic cooperation agenda; Green-certified Vietnamese farm produce gains premium in global markets; Vietnam enters pivotal phase in AI development, experts say.
July 15, 2026 | 07:00
National
Vietnam News Today (July 13): Vietnam, France Seek to Deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Vietnam News Today (July 13): Vietnam, France seek to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership; Vietnam seeks stronger economic links with Egypt's Red Sea Governorate; Vietnam reiterates UNCLOS 1982 as sole legal basis for maritime rights; Vietnam retains position as Cambodia's third-largest trading partner.
July 13, 2026 | 07:00
National
Vietnam News Today (July 12): Vietnam Ready to Share Digital Transformation Experience with Timor-Leste
Vietnam News Today (July 12): Vietnam, Belgium boost parliamentary cooperation, deepen bilateral relations; Vietnam ready to share digital transformation experience with Timor-Leste; WB offers strategic recommendations as Vietnam enters upper-middle-income group.
July 12, 2026 | 18:26
National
Vietnam News Today (July 11): Vietnam and Laos Agree to Enhance Defense Cooperation
Vietnam News Today (July 11): Japan’s Aichi prefecture, Vietnamese localities urged to promote cooperation; Vietnamese firms urged to enhance competitiveness to tap US market opportunities; Vietnam and Laos agree to enhance defense cooperation; Vietnam proposes a roadmap for future ASEAN-India tourism cooperation.
July 11, 2026 | 09:19
National
Vietnam News Today (July 10): Third Vietnam-Laos Border Defense Friendship Exchange Gets Underway
Vietnam News Today (July 10): Third Vietnam-Laos Border Defense Friendship Exchange gets underway; Vietnam seeks early signing of trade deal with EFTA; UOB revises up Vietnam's 2026 GDP growth forecast to 8.5%; Airlines add international flights, giving summer travellers more flexible options.
July 10, 2026 | 08:42
National
Vietnam Looks Forward to New Breakthroughs in Cooperation with the US
At the celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the Independence Day of the US, held in Hanoi on the evening of July 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung affirmed that Vietnam wishes to continue working with the US to advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in a stable, substantive, and effective manner, while looking forward to achieving new breakthroughs in trade, science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
July 09, 2026 | 17:03