Brother of the Decade: Boy, 10, Courageously Delivers Baby Brother on Bathroom Floor

Brother of the Decade: Boy, 10, Courageously Delivers Baby Brother on Bathroom Floor

  • A 10-year-old boy by the name of Jayden Fontenot saved the life of his mother and unborn brother
  • Jayden didn't hesitate when he was face to face with the daunting task of having to deliver his younger brother on the bathroom floor
  • When the baby was born, unable to breathe, Jayden quickly grabbed a nasal aspirator and saved his brother's life

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The brave actions of 10-year-old Jayden Fontenot saved the lives of his mother and unborn brother.

Jayden found his mom bleeding out in the bathroom of their home in Sulphur, Louisiana after she unexpectedly went into early labour. The image of his younger brother's feet dangling out was all the confidence he needed as he stepped up to help his mom deliver his sibling.

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This 10-year-old boy witnessed his mother going into labour and helped her deliver his baby brother. Image: Ashly Moreau
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The breached nature of the birth made time a privilege that the family could not afford. It was clear by the blue colour of his brother's legs that he was not breathing and most likely would not survive for much longer.

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A YouTube video posted by KPRC revealed that the brave actions of Jayden didn't stop after his brother was born. Realising that his brother still was not breathing, he quickly grabbed a nasal aspirator and saved the boy's life.

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According to reports by Today, baby Daxx was breathing when emergency services arrived. They quickly transported the newborn to a nearby hospital.

52-year-old woman gives birth after trying 2 decades for a baby

In other news about miracle babies, Briefly News previously reported that Alex Dandadzi and Eleanor Mukura finally became parents after trying to have a baby for two decades.

Eleanor gave birth to a healthy baby girl at the age of 52, showing that it is possible to have a baby in your 50's. Before successfully falling pregnant, she underwent a number of fertility treatments at a facility in Pretoria.

She discovered that she had issues falling pregnant when she was younger due to fibroids and growths in her uterus. The couple originally hailed from Zimbabwe and moved to South Africa in the hopes of starting a family.

Source: Briefly News

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