This special gallery of new-borns and their parents is compiled from visits to Wigan Infirmary’s maternity unit by Observer photographers in 2011.
They’ll be all grown up now.

33. David Marsh, Primrose Grove, Worsley Hall with baby Kadie Marsh, weighing 6lb 7oz
. Photo: Paul Greenwood

34. Neil Pilling, of Sunderland Place, Marsh Green, with baby Mia-May Pilling,1 weighing 8lb 7oz
. Photo: Paul Greenwood

35. Annette Connah, of Blake Close, Worsley Mesnes with baby Alfie Robert, weighing 6lb 13oz
. Photo: Paul Greenwood

36. Joanne Thomas, Reedsmere Close, Newtown, with baby Mia Thomas, weighing 7lb 3oz
. Photo: Paul Greenwood
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