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Meet Boston’s first baby of 2023

BOSTON — The first baby born in Boston in 2023 has arrived!

Baby Boy Iraklis was delivered at Brigham and Women’s Hospital at 12:07 a.m., and welcomed by his mom Paula and his dad, Vasilos. Baby Boy Iraklis weighed in at 9 lbs-10 oz.

The Public Affairs offices at Massachusetts General Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center and St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center stay in touch as the city rings in the New Year to determine which Boston hospital earns the honor of welcoming the first baby in 2023.

This is the second year in a row that the first baby of the new year was born at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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