A CELEBRATORY baby shower for a mother-to-be took an unexpected turn on Friday evening in uMhlanga after she went into labour.

Paramedics from KZN VIP Medical responded to the incident at a restaurant at a popular mall on Lagoon Drive to find that the woman’s family as well as staff and bystanders had helped deliver the baby girl weighing 3kg.

The delivery process was completed by paramedics – when they arrived on scene the baby was still attached by the umbilical chord.

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“Reports indicated that a woman had gone into labour during a baby shower celebration hosted by her family. Our medics found that the baby had already been delivered. Maternity care protocols were initiated to ensure the safety and well-being of both mother and child,” explained KZN VIP Paramedics spokesperson Gareth Naidoo.

“We are pleased to report that a healthy baby girl was born, and both mother and baby were stable. They were transported to a nearby medical facility for further evaluation and care,” he said.

Naidoo commended the paramedics for their swift response to the incident.

It is believed the mother was from Mtunzini and was celebrating with family in uMhlanga.

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