Grandmother delivers baby in ride-share car in Brazil

correiobraziliense.com.br (Portuguese)

A baby was born inside a ride-sharing vehicle in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil, while en route to the hospital. The improvised delivery was performed by the newborn's grandmother. The birth occurred at a gas station, approximately 30 minutes from the hospital, with the grandmother assisting the mother. The baby, Matteo, weighed 2.4 kilograms and was 48 centimeters long. The driver contacted his wife during the delivery, and gas station workers provided materials to keep the baby warm. The birth happened on June 24th.


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