Lehigh Valley Health Network is pleased to announce the first baby born at LVHN in 2025. Christopher and Kloe Smith, of White Haven, welcomed daughter Nola Monica 12:05 a.m. Jan. 1, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. Nola was born 6 pounds, 11.4 ounces and 20 inches long. She was delivered by Honi Trauger, CNM, after 11 hours of labor.

Nola is the Smiths second daughter. The couple chose the name Nola because they like the uniqueness and Nola’s middle name, Monica, is a celebration of Christopher’s mom. The Smiths were all smiles when they learned they were the first to welcome a baby at LVHN in 2025 and they can’t wait to share their story with Nola when she gets older. They said the entire LVHN team was rooting for them the entire time.

Nola came a bit early and was born at 37 weeks and one day. The Smith’s feel her birth on Jan. 1 was “meant to be!” When asked about their resolution for 2025, the Smiths giggled and said, “to survive two children!”