There were also plenty of tributes to midwives and NHS staff who have helped bring new life into the world over the last eight weeks. Scroll down and flick through the pages of our picture gallery to see some of the photos we received:

17. Eddie Austin Nessworthy
Karl Nessworthy shared this photo of Eddie Austin Nessworthy, born at Sunderland Hospital on 12 May weighing 8lb 3ozs. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Other

18. Quinn Edward Kesteris-Graham
Cortney Georgia posted this photo of Quinn Edward Kesteris-Graham who was born on 20 March, weighing 9lb 6ozs. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Other

19. Emilia Welch
Stacey Welch shared this picture of Emilia Welch who was born on 8 March, weighing 9lb 6ozs. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Other

20. Sophia Grace
Leanne Clark posted this photo of Sophia Grace who was born on 23 March, weighing 7lb 4ozs. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Other

