Summer baby boom at Lois Hole Hospital for Women in Edmonton
The Royal Alex has been busy with more than 1,700 babies born between May and July 2026 at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women — including dozens of twins and even some triplets.
The Lois Hole Hospital for Women in Edmonton is experiencing a significant baby boom this summer. From May to July 2026, the hospital delivered 1,720 babies, averaging nearly 20 births per day. Neonatologist Dr. Sowjanya Sivakoti and labour and delivery nurse Fernanda Fernandes have observed periods of high acuity and activity, with multiple deliveries occurring in short spans of time.
The hospital has seen 61 sets of twins and four sets of triplets during this period. Dr. Sivakoti attributes this surge to an increase in the use of fertility drugs, which may be contributing to the higher rates of multiple births. The NICU at the hospital is particularly busy, as newborns, especially those born as multiples, require intensive care.
This includes support for breathing, circulation, feeding, nutrition, and developmental needs. Patients such as Rowan and Harrison Wiese, born in early May and delivered 14 weeks early via C-section at 25 weeks and five days of gestation, are among those receiving specialized care. Their mother, Kasidy Wiese, traveled to Edmonton from Westlock via STARS Air Ambulance.
Despite the busy environment, Wiese believes the quality of care provided by the hospital staff has remained consistent. The family is now looking forward to their next chapter, eager to return to normal life.
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