1,000 baby at St. Joseph-Stift Dresden: Liam Horacio sees the light of day

According to Ana Garcia, the support of the team was particularly important, and the presence of her mother in the delivery room also enriched the experience. Although there were language barriers, the caring support made the moment special.

Among this year's 1,000 births at St. Joseph-Stift, there was one twin birth, meaning that the 1,000 babies resulted from 999 births. A total of 492 girls and 508 boys were born, and the month with the highest number of births was September with 126 newborns. A special milestone is also imminent: the clinic is expecting its 100th water birth soon, a birthing method that has a long tradition here. Around 10 percent of all newborns are born in the birthing tub every year - a remarkable rate for Saxony and nationwide.

Senior physician Dr. Silke Tacke points to the changes in birth figures. "The drop in births after reunification has become increasingly apparent in recent years. The newborns of that time are today's generation of parents, who are smaller in number. In addition, there are current crises that are unsettling many couples and often lead to a postponement or even abandonment of the desire to have children." According to Tacke, the clinic will continue to face this challenge in the coming years. "Our family-oriented obstetrics with a baby-friendly concept, 1:1 care during the birth and a wide range of courses appeal particularly to parents who value individual care."