Pregnant woman gives birth on taxi, receives timely military medical aid in An Giang

A pregnant woman in An Giang, Vietnam, experienced a dramatic childbirth on a taxi on June 1, just as she was heading for a routine prenatal appointment. Thirty-six weeks into her pregnancy, V.T.D.L., 35, began labor pains while traveling to Rach Gia. The labor progressed so rapidly that she delivered a baby girl right there in the taxi.

Fortunately, the taxi was able to reach the Division 4 Military-Civilian Medical Station of Military Region 9, where medical staff were ready to provide immediate care. The newborn girl initially showed signs of cyanosis, prompting a swift response from doctors and nurses. They worked to clear her airways, remove fluid and mucus from her nose and mouth, and stimulate her by rubbing her back and keeping her warm.

After the emergency intervention, the baby, weighing 2.5kg, showed positive progress with good reflexes and was kept warm and monitored. The mother also received professional medical care to prevent infection. Both mother and daughter are now stable and have been transferred to a higher-level hospital for ongoing observation and care.