Woman gives birth in ambulance en route to Ayutthaya hospital

A woman gave birth inside an ambulance while being rushed to a hospital in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The incident occurred on Rojana Road near the Uthai-Bang Pa-in intersection. Volunteers from the Phutthaisawan Foundation, who were assisting the woman, revealed that this particular ambulance had seen six births before, all of which coincided with lottery wins.

The event took place in the early hours of today. Amornthip Huipan from Kanchanaburi went into labour while being transported to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Hospital. She gave birth to a healthy boy weighing 3 kilograms at 2.30am, much to the delight of her family and the foundation’s volunteers.

Amornthip’s sister, Sakorn Huipan, explained that both she and her sister work at a factory in Wang Noi, Ayutthaya. They share a residence in the area. Late last night, Amornthip experienced severe labour pains. Sakorn decided to drive her to the hospital.

However, midway through the journey, Amornthip stated that she couldn’t continue. Spotting an ambulance from the Phutthaisawan Foundation parked by the roadside, Sakorn pulled over and sought assistance.

While en route to the hospital, Amornthip’s condition deteriorated, leading to an emergency delivery inside the ambulance. Sakorn expressed her relief and joy at the safe delivery of her nephew, especially since it was Amornthip’s first pregnancy.

Siwakul Puin, a volunteer at the Phutthaisawan Foundation, recounted the sequence of events. He was on duty at the foundation’s Utai base when a car pulled up, seeking help for a woman in labour.

After assessing the situation, the team decided to transport her to the hospital. However, just 700 metres into the journey, Amornthip’s condition necessitated an immediate stop. The volunteers found her cervix fully dilated and the baby’s head crowning. They proceeded with the delivery according to their training and coordinated with Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Hospital’s emergency team.

Reflecting on the successful delivery, Siwakul was pleased to have helped bring another life into the world safely. He mentioned that this was the sixth birth in this particular ambulance, and each time, the team received good fortune. The ambulance, with registration number 1 นข 5592 Bangkok, seems to bring luck, as does Siwakul’s volunteer code 595, reported KhaoSod.

The newborn and mother were later transferred to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Hospital for further care. Initial reports confirmed that both were in good health.