Murfreesboro, TN - Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is excited to announce the birth of the first baby of Christmas Day. Juana Flores Perez gave birth to  Ander Nicholas Guzman, born at 10:19 a.m. on December 25, 2024. Baby weighs 6lbs 15oz and measures 18.5in. The family is doing well and joyfully celebrating the arrival of their little one on Christmas Day.

Details of the Christmas Baby:

• Baby’s Name: Ander Nicholas Guzman (Boy)

• Date of Birth: December 25, 2024

  

• Time of Birth: 10:19 a.m.

• Weight: 6lbs 15oz

• Length: 18.5 in

• Family Details: Juana Flores Perez (mother), Martin Guzman (father), and Adali Miguel (sister) of Lebanon, TN

The family is thrilled to welcome Ander Flores Perez into the world, and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is honored to be part of this special gift for the family at Christmas. 

This Christmas, Kroger partnered with Ascension Saint Thomas to spread holiday cheer for these families with special packages to these lucky parents.

Commitment to Exceptional Maternity Care, Every Day of the Year

Ascension Saint Thomas is proud to be the number one choice for maternity care in Middle Tennessee, with one in three babies born at an Ascension Saint Thomas hospital. Our maternity services include:

• Comprehensive OB-GYN care with 24/7 obstetrics emergency coverage

• Advanced NICU facilities: Level III NICU at Midtown and Level II NICU at Rutherford

• Support programs like childbirth classes, breastfeeding consultations, and postpartum care

• Comfortable labor, delivery, and recovery suites for families

Both Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown and Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital have been recognized as U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care in 2024. They are the only hospitals in Tennessee to receive the prestigious High Performing recognition, underscoring their commitment to providing exceptional maternity care.