Gumi Fire Station Assists with Emergency Childbirth Inside Ambulance

Based on Emergency Childbirth Training and Drills

Lee Hyunjae and Choi Yoonji, paramedics from the Gumi Fire Station, responded to a call at around 2:00 p.m. on November 23 regarding a pregnant woman whose water had broken while she was on her way to the hospital for an obstetrics appointment. They assisted in an emergency delivery inside the ambulance before reaching the hospital, helping bring new life into the world.

From left to right: Lee Hyunjae, Yoonji Choi, Paramedics / Provided by Gumi Fire Station

Paramedics Lee Hyunjae and Choi Yoonji, together with Noh Yeonseung and Baek Jaeil from the Chilgok Fire Station, arrived at the scene, checked the condition of the pregnant woman, and, upon seeing that her water had broken, determined it was an emergency. They quickly transported her to the hospital.

During transport, Lee Hyunjae observed the baby's head emerging and determined that an emergency delivery was necessary. He proceeded with the delivery inside the ambulance, and both the mother and newborn were safely transported to the hospital.

Lee Hyunjae stated, "Based on the emergency childbirth training and drills regularly conducted at the fire station, I was able to act as I had practiced, which enabled me to help ensure the safe delivery of the baby."

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