In Brief: Birth Facts
- Name: Anastasia Theresa
- Date of birth: January 28, 2026, 09:30 AM
- Location: Uniklinikum Jena (UKJ)
- Measurements: 52 centimeters, 3,450 grams
- Special feature: 100th birth at the UKJ in the year 2026
Jena. They are the small everyday miracles that are part of the routine at the Uniklinikum Jena (UKJ), yet remain unique every single time. Every day, new citizens of the world see the light of day here. However, one birth stood out particularly at the end of January, marking an early milestone for the maternity ward in 2026.
An Anniversary as Early as January
Although the year 2026 is still young, the midwives and doctors at the Uniklinikum Jena already have their hands full. On the morning of January 28, at exactly 9:30 AM, a special milestone was reached: little Anastasia Theresa was born, making her, statistically speaking, the 100th baby born at the Jena clinic this year.
The girl started her life with a height of 52 centimeters and a healthy weight of 3,450 grams. For the clinical staff, this figure is evidence of the constant demand and the importance of the UKJ as a central maternity clinic in the region, where hundreds of children take their first breath every year.
Safety First: The Path into the World
For parents Chantal and Philippe, Anastasia Theresa is above all one thing: a long-awaited child. The family, which already includes daughter Aurelia Mellody, born two years ago at the UKJ, is now complete. The wish for a sibling was great, and the joy over the new addition to the family is correspondingly huge.
However, the birth itself proceeded differently than originally hoped. As reported by the hospital, mother Chantal initially attempted a spontaneous birth. In the course of the process, however, the doctors and the mother jointly decided on a C-section. This decision was made to ensure the greatest possible safety for mother and child—”just as it felt safest for mom and baby,” according to sources within the hospital environment. Such decisions are part of everyday medical life to minimize risks and enable a healthy start in life.
The Uniklinikum as a Center for New Life
As a perinatal center, the Uniklinikum Jena plays an important role in the healthcare of Thüringen. The fact that the 100-birth mark was reached before the end of the first month shows the high frequency at which the team works here. Expectant parents from Jena and the surrounding areas trust the local medical expertise.
Little Anastasia Theresa and her mother have since recovered well from the strains of childbirth. The family has already been able to leave the hospital and is now enjoying their first moments together as a family of four within their own four walls.
The team at the Uniklinikum bid farewell to their anniversary baby with warm words: “Welcome to the world, dear Anastasia Theresa. We wish you a wonderful start as a family.” A wish that all of Jena will likely join in.