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Vietnam woman, 25, gives birth on motorcycle outside hospital
The baby boy is in stable condition, reported VnExpress.
August 04, 2026, 05:32 PM
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According to Vietnamese media, a 25-year-old pregnant woman began experiencing abdominal pain on Aug. 3 before immediately heading to the hospital with her husband on a motorcycle.
She was reportedly in her 32nd week, or about eight months into her pregnancy, VnExpress reported.
In videos circulating online, the 25-year-old was seen getting off the motorcycle with her baby still visibly attached to the umbilical cord.
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In the video, the barefoot pregnant woman was carefully lifted off the motorcycle.
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Fluids could be seen on the motorcycle seat, while the umbilical cord remained attached to the mother's body.
The medical team quickly attended to the mother and baby, warming the newborn and cutting the umbilical cord.
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The mum and baby were then sent into the delivery room for further care.
The baby boy weighed about 2kg at birth, VnExpress reported.
Fortunately, both mum and baby are reportedly healthy.
