
Pregnant woman goes into labor, then sees her doctor from hospital window
The lighthearted video has racked over 4 million views on TikTok. Newsweek spoke with both the mother and the doctor featured in the clip.
A dramatic dash by a medical professional recently unfolded at a U.S. hospital, highlighting the unpredictable and rapid nature of childbirth, especially for mothers with previous deliveries. A video captured from a high vantage point shows a doctor in green scrubs sprinting across a hospital parking lot and onto a sidewalk, urgently making his way towards the hospital entrance. The accompanying on-screen text explains the critical situation: a mother, experiencing her fourth labor, had reached full dilation at 10 centimeters. This rapid progression necessitated the doctor's immediate presence. Remarkably, just five minutes after the doctor began his hurried run, the baby was successfully delivered. The swift sequence of events underscores the dedication of medical staff and the unique challenges of managing quick labors.
The lighthearted video has racked over 4 million views on TikTok. Newsweek spoke with both the mother and the doctor featured in the clip.
This OB-GYN literally ran to catch a mom’s fast labor—and the heartfelt TikTok has parents everywhere cheering.