Doting parents Josh and Chloe Koetsveld welcomed baby Jed into the world at 10.16pm on Thursday, June 29 at Benalla Hospital.
He weighed 3.8kg and was 52cm long.
According to Ms Koetsveld, her baby boy is doing well.
“He is really good, he likes to feed all the time,” she said.
Little Jed is never alone, because along with his loving parents, he has an older sister, Mila, to keep him company.
“She (Mila) loves him,” Ms Koetsveld said.
“She likes to give him kisses and pats him on the back and calls him Baby.”
Unlike with her first child, Ms Koetsveld gave birth to Jed naturally, which allowed for quicker recovery time and meant that she and Jed only had to spend three days in hospital.
Ms Koetsveld couldn’t praise the Benalla Health staff enough.
“The staff were so amazing. The midwives at Benalla Health made us so welcomed and cared for. They treated us like part of their family, which was amazing,” she said.
Now back home, Ms Koetsveld admitted sleep had been significantly reduced for her and her husband.
However, despite the change in her life that comes with having a second child, Ms Koetsveld wouldn’t have it any other way.
“It’s an adjustment but it’s definitely worth it, it’s amazing,” she said.
The Benalla Ensign congratulates the Koetsveld family on their newest family addition and wish them the very best.
If you’re looking to give birth close to home, Benalla Health maternity unit provides supportive, personalised care for you and your growing family.
It offers care from early pregnancy, through labour and birth, as well as caring for you in the days and weeks post birth.
If you are looking for a health service that will provide the outcomes that you are hoping for throughout your birthing journey, contact Midwifery Services on 5761 4749, email maternity@benallahealth.org.au or view a virtual tour at www.benallahealth.org.au/AcuteServices/Midwifery-561/