Here are nine wonderful pictures of some of the babies born at Royal Preston Hospital over the past week.

5. Ava May Fitzgerald
Ava May Fitzgerald, born at Royal Preston Hospital on the 17 October at 09:47, weighing 8lb 12, to Richard and Laura Fitzgerald, of Bamber Bridge Photo: Neil Cross

6. Gracie-Mae Iris Plummer
Gracie-Mae Iris Plummer, born at Royal Preston Hospital on the 14 October at 09:55, weighing 6lb 14, to Kim and Tom Plummer, of Chorley Photo: Neil Cross

7. Alora Diana Weiss
Alora Diana Weiss, born at Royal Preston Hospital on the 18 October at 03:47, weighing 7lb 14, to Myfanwy Salisbury and Callum Weiss, of Garstang Photo: Neil Cross

8. Isabella Jean Oliver
Isabella Jean Oliver, born at Royal Preston Hospital on the 17 October at 09:32, weighing 7lb 4, to Maria Coleman and Sean Oliver, of Leyland Photo: Neil Cross
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