Medical Team Helps Mum Who Unexpectedly Gives Birth In A Truck
"It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience," shared the medical officer.
By Melissa Alvina — 20 Oct 2023, 02:52 PM
Two days ago, a group of medical professionals rushed to the aid of a woman who unexpectedly went into labour in a truck on the East Coast Expressway (LPT) at KM121, heading towards Kuantan
The incident came to light after it was shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, by Dr Aliff Zaki, one of the medical officers present during the incident.
Detailing the experience in a thread, Dr Aliff recounted that they immediately rushed to the scene the moment they received the distress call.
Dr Aliff said he and his team meticulously reviewed their checklist of essential items due to the limited information they had about the woman's condition.
As soon as the team reached the location, the medical officer stated that the door of the truck was ajar, and there were two traffic police officers managing traffic.
"Blood and faeces-stained clothes were scattered on the grass, and a pungent odour filled the air," Dr Aliff said in his post.
Upon entering the truck, the team found the mother lying motionless, with a newborn baby nestled between her legs
In his thread, Dr Aliff said he asked the woman to open her eyes if she could hear him. To his relief, she responded with a reassuring, "I can hear you."
After ensuring the mother was safe, Dr Aliff shifted his focus to the newborn, who appeared lifeless at first glance.
"Out of concern, I gently touched the baby's foot and flicked it. To my relief, the baby let out a soft cry," he said.
With the situation under control, he went on to perform the necessary medical procedures, such as cutting the umbilical cord. He then carefully wrapped the baby girl in a towel before carrying her out of the lorry.
Both the mother and baby were later brought to the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital (HOSHAS) for further care and monitoring
Dr Aliff also extended his heartfelt gratitude to the LPT authorities, the traffic police, and the staff of HOSHAS for their invaluable support.
He concluded his post by saying, "It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience."
