JEDDAH – In a rare incident, a woman gave birth to a baby girl at theProphet Mosque after developing labor pain in the courtyard of the holysite.
Report of *Saudi Gazette* quoting the Director-General of the Saudi RedCrescent Authority, suggests that the woman was praying at the ProphetMosque when she went into labour.
Dr. Al-Zahrani said the woman was experiencing contractions inMasjid-e-Nabwi’s courtyard. Her water was broken and the tot’s head hadcome out as Red Crescent Authority volunteer team arrived.
The team members then assisted the woman to deliver the newborn safely.After the child’s birth, the mother and newborn were shifted to the localmedical facility for medical assistance, DG Saudi Red Crescent Authority,said, adding that such cases required medical care.
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Dr. Al-Zahrani commended the team for safely delivering the baby girl,saying the team members get specialised medical training to deal with suchsituations. He further urged the masses to call 997, or using ‘Help Me’ appto request an ambulance in case of an emergency.