108 Ambulance EMTs assist two women in delivering babies while on move in Jalandhar

Jalandhar, August 28, 2023: 108 Ambulance once again proves to be a lifesaver by assisting two pregnant women in delivering their babies safely in the ambulance while en route to the hospital. The first case and second case involved a pregnant woman from Jalandhar.
 

In the first case, the ambulance EMT Avi Kumar and Pilot Harpal Singh collaborated to provide essential medical support to ensure a successful delivery of a patient named Dilkush, the case was picked up from village Hajara. As the ambulance swiftly moved towards the hospital, the mother went into labour, requiring immediate assistance. EMT Avi Kumar skillfully handled the situation and facilitated the safe delivery of the baby, while Pilot Harpal Singh maneuvered the ambulance with precision. The combined efforts of the dedicated staff and the courageous mother led to the arrival of a healthy newborn. Both mother and baby were subsequently transferred to the Civil Hospital, Jalandhar for further medical care and are currently in good health.

 
In the second case, the ambulance crew consisting of Pilot Harpreet Singh and EMT Narinder Singh encountered a similar emergency in village Mithapur of a patient named Vijay Kanti. Both the crew members efficiently responded to the situation and provided necessary medical assistance to facilitate the delivery of the baby. The mother and newborn were then safely transported to the local Primary Healthcare Centre Jamsher Khas in Jalandhar for continued care.

 
Sharing his views, Manish Batra, Project Head 108 Ambulance, said, “We continue to train our employees to be ready for certain emergency situations, and helping a safe delivery is one of them. Keeping this in view, emergency medical technicians (EMT) are given training in conducting deliveries effectively on a regular basis. I am immensely proud of the exceptional work done by Avi Kumar, Harpal Singh, Narinder Singh, and Harpreet Singh. Our ambulances are equipped to handle such situations and help labouring women to get every medical support that they need while on the move.”

 
“I am very happy that both baby and mother are in good health, it was my duty to help the labouring mother bring a new life without a second thought. When I realised that we had no time to waste I had to deliver the baby in an ambulance," added Avi Kumar, EMT 108 Ambulance.