Overview
- Hospital officials said Shawn Jr. weighed 13 pounds at birth, the heaviest ever delivered at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York.
- Parents Terrica and Shawn welcomed their son in late January, with outlets differing on whether the birth occurred January 30 or 31.
- The hospital reported that both Shawn Jr. and 4-pound Margot, born the same day to Chloe and Victor, are healthy.
- Centralus Health’s Robyn Torgalski said maternity teams are prepared to provide high-level care for newborns of any size.
- Coverage cited Mayo Clinic guidance that about 9% of babies weigh more than 8 pounds, 13 ounces, while the mother noted her son already fits 3–6 month clothing.