MMH’s first baby of 2023 arrives in a hurry

Pictured from left to right: Austin Shane and his wife Brianna, who is holding their newborn son Liam. He was the first baby born at Margaret Mary Health in 2023. (Provided Photo)

Batesville, IN –The first baby born at Margaret Mary Health in 2023 arrived in a hurry.

Liam Thomas Shane was born at 1:33 am Monday.

The night before his arrival, Liam’s mother, Brianna, suspected she was in labor but decided to wait awhile at home to be sure.

Around midnight, she told her husband, Austin, to grab her bags because she could tell Liam wasn’t wasting time.

After the Greensburg couple rushed to the hospital, Brianna gave birth to Liam minutes after arriving in the O/B Department.

With no time to spare, he was delivered by Emergency Room Physician James Coots.

Liam weighed just over 8 pounds and was 21 inches long.

He will be welcomed home by his big sister, two-year-old Lyla.