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Chattanooga’s first baby of 2022 born at Erlanger East Hospital

William and Jayde Copeland hold their New Year's baby, Willow, Chattanooga's first baby of 2022, at Erlanger East Hospital on Saturday. / Contributed photo
William and Jayde Copeland hold their New Year's baby, Willow, Chattanooga's first baby of 2022, at Erlanger East Hospital on Saturday. / Contributed photo William and Jayde Copeland hold their New Year's baby, Willow, Chattanooga's first baby of 2022, at Erlanger East Hospital on Saturday. / Contributed photo

Chattanooga’s first baby of 2022 arrived at Erlanger East Hospital early Saturday morning, according to a news release from the hospital.

Willow Copeland was welcomed into the world at 1:32 a.m. by parents William and Jayde of Soddy-Daisy. She is the couple’s first child.

Willow weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. The mother and child were doing well, the release states.

– Compiled by Kim Sebring