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UVA Health Culpeper announces first birth of new year, a baby girl named Lilieth

Crystal Graham
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Baby Lilieth in arms of her mother Greysi, with baby’s aunt and grandmother

First-time parents Greysi and Franklin Cucul of Orange welcomed the first baby of the new year at UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center on Thursday morning.

Baby Lilieth was born at 2:37 a.m. weighing eight pounds, one ounce and measuring 19-1/2 inches long.

“Welcoming our first baby of the year is always a meaningful milestone,” said Molly Stolar, nurse manager. “It’s an honor for our physicians, nurses and care teams to share such an important moment with families and to begin the new year caring for our community in such a special way.”


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The baby girl was delivered by Costanza Rutland with care provided by Melody Avery and a dedicated labor and delivery team.

“I felt very well taken care of by everyone, and we are so happy and so surprised at the beautiful gift basket they gave our family,” said Greysi Cucul.

UVA Health Culpeper welcomed nearly 600 babies in 2025.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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