The father was unable to be present due to birthing restrictions during coronavirus.
A baby born at The Regional Hospital in Mullingar had to be introduced to her father via Facetime.
Meath woman Emily Watson gave birth to Charlotte Hope without her partner present because of coronavirus restrictions.
She said the midwives were very supportive during the birth:
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