Ukrainian Mum Who Delivered a Baby on the Night of Russian Invasion Says She Heard Explosions During Labour

• A Ukrainian mother who delivered her baby on the night that Russia invaded her country has come out to narrate her experience
• The mother, identified as Svitlana, said she heard explosions during the delivery and that she held her husband's hand out of fear
• After baby Mia was delivered, her mum said she had no time to recover as she had to get dressed and move to safety

A mother who gave birth in Ukraine on the very night the country was invaded by Russia has now come out to share her scary experience.

The woman, identified as Svitlana, went into labour on the night of 24 February and was driven to the hospital by her husband amid blaring sirens.

Explosions heard during labour

When she was delivering in the hospital, the mum said she could hear mortar shellings and explosions. She said she was scared and had to hold her husband's hand so tightly out of fear. She stated:

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“During the birth, I heard explosions outside the window. I held my husband's hand so as not to be so scared."

No time to recover after childbirth

Svitlana and her husband had no time to put themselves together after their baby was born. The woman had to quickly dress up as they needed to get themselves and the new baby to safety.

According to the mother:

"The priority was to save the baby’s life."

Social media users react

Meanwhile, social media users are reacting to the story after it was shared on LinkedIn by UNICEF. A few reactions are captured below:

Irfan khan said:

"Yes everyone should do what they can so save humanity. Actions are required NOT words!! The help is required now! Act now before its too late."

Fernanda Lopes Larsen reacted:

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"Welcome to the world, beautiful baby Mia. You deserved so much better. May your birth bring the peace, compassion and common sense that humans desperately need right now!"

Gentiana Hasko stated:

"I hope her birth will be a sign of peace. Welcome baby Mia!"

Pregnant woman gives birth inside bus in Brazil

Meanwhile, Briefly News has previously reported that an expectant woman whose water broke while aboard a bus delivered a healthy child with the help of fellow passengers.

The incident that happened in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, saw the bus driver divert the bus to the Rocha Faria Hospital after learning that she was about to give birth.

Soon after arriving at the hospital, some passengers alighted to request help from hospital staff as others remained behind to help her give birth.

Source: Briefly News