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First baby born at Fresno Kaiser birthing center returns 3 decades later to deliver her own son
ABC30 Fresno • • health
Key Points:
- Madison Ballew, the first baby born at Kaiser Permanente's Fresno birthing center in 1995, has returned 31 years later to give birth to her son at the same hospital, marking a full-circle moment for her family.
- Casey Ballew-Brown was born on the same day as his grandfather, and some nurses who assisted with Madison's birth were still working at the hospital during Casey's delivery.
- Madison's mother, Angela Ballew, recalled the excitement of the hospital's opening day when the birthing center had not officially opened yet, and staff had to find keys to let her in.
- The family and hospital staff shared emotional reunions and reflections, with lactation consultant Felicia Esqueda recalling the anticipation surrounding Madison's birth over three decades ago.
- Madison and her husband, Joshua Brown, are cherishing the experience and plan to return to the hospital for future family additions.
