However, the number of births has fallen by 2%.
Nearly 800 babies were born in the midlands in the third quarter of last year.
New figures from the CSO show just under 300 of those were born in Westmeath, 260 were born in Laois and the figure is 220 in Offaly.
Nationally, the number of births fell by nearly 2% in that period, while the average age of mothers was 33.
Over 40% of babies were born outside of marriage.
Westmeath Pharmacist Urges Older People To Get Flu Vaccine
It comes as 800,000 people are set to miss out on the enhanced flu vaccine.
Mental Health Charity Urges People To Consider Alcohol Free Christmas
Turn2Me's CEO Fiona O'Malley says it will encourage a more inclusive celebration.
Lands Of Offaly Farmer Flood Completely Following Heavy Rain
Michael Milley is also concerned the planned Derrynadarragh Windfarm will add to flooding risks.
Tánaiste Takes Finance Portfolio In Cabinet Shuffle
Longford Westmeath TD Peter Burke will remain Enterprise Minister.
Offaly Instructor Labels New Driving Test Rules As ‘Long Overdue’
Around 38,000 people nationwide still need to sit the driving test.
Offaly Boy Given All Clear After Life Saving Surgery
Over €330k was raised for Joey Conway's operations.
Offaly TD Calls For Emergency Following UK Asylum Reforms
Carol Nolan wants to see action from the government.
Enoch Burke Sent Back To Prison For Fourth Time
The schoolteacher has so far spent 513 days in prison.
Offaly County Council Announces 5% Budget Increase For 2026
The local authority will have €102m to spend.
Temperatures To Drop As Bitter Cold Snap Arrives
Temperatures are set to plunge dramatically.
Three People Hospitalised Following Midlands Garda Car Collision
The incident took place on Saturday evening.
Offaly Food Plant Workers To Extend Strike Into Weekend
Members of Carrolls Cuisine will protest this Friday and Saturday.
Westmeath Man Urges Men Over 45 To Get Prostate Checks
John Tiernan was disagnosed earlier this year.
"Simply Not Good Enough" - Brian Stanley On Flood Relief Schemes
Flood defences are years away for two Laois towns badly affected by Storm Claudia last week.
Government Working To Attract New Business After Leprino Closure In Laois
132 jobs are set to be lost due to the closure of the factory.
IRHA Defends Lorry Drivers Dodging Toll Costs On Local Roads
IRHA President Ger Hyland says the body is due to meet with the Taoiseach soon on the issue.
Midlands Students Take Part In Energy Saving Workshops
Teachers and students from Edenderry and Mountmellick joined the Green Schools initiative.
Midlands Meteorologist Calls For Public Flood Advisory System
Heavy flooding occurred in the midlands over the weekend.
Laois Councillor Calls For Weight Limits To Stop Lorries Using Local Road
Ollie Clooney wants to see them in place for the Tentore Road.
Strike Action Begins At Offaly Food Plant
Carroll's Cuisine in Tullamore is carrying out 12 hour work stoppages.
