Girl gives birth in chatroom,talking to me!

[Anagray]

I had the most unusual thing happen to me this morning.

I don't know if I did everything right, but I did the best that I could.

It was about 6 am, I was on a parenting website, in a chatroom. A girl came in and said she was a little concerned, because she felt pressure and tugging in the abdomen and back. I got talking to her and kept asking her questions. She said she was 38 weeks, that she husband was there. I told her she should call her OB, because I am not a professional, but she was scared, so she got her husband to make phonecalls and she asked me to stay on line with her. I got the feeling that something was up, but she kept almost denying that she was in labour - she had no pain!

I found out that this was her second pg, that on thursday she was 3 cm/60% ( today is monday!). As we were talking she kept saying: "I feel like I need to poop REALLY bad, I have to go!" I kept insisting that she doesn't go to the bathroom,because I felt she was going to push the baby right into the toilet bowl.

At this point, I knew she was going to deliver. THe hospital was 1/2 hour away. I told her to lied down, not to push, pant as much as possible, spread her legs and have her husband look between. When he did, she told me the head was crowing. I told her to tell hubby to immediately call 911 and get some towels and for her just keep panting until the 911 oper got on the phone with instructions. OB apparently was not able to return her call in time, because it was too early in the AM.

I also got to communicate with ther husband. Hubby said 911 oper encouraged not to push, while the ambulance was on the way. Within 5 seconds the baby's head was out.

what happened after, I don't know, because I told her to log off and just listen to the instructions of 911 oper.

I was so nervous that something was going to go wrong, but I think she and the baby made it ok. She has my phone #, so maybe I'll find out some day how they made out.

phew!

[Anagray, BSN]

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Anagray

Charged with negligence in virtual birth!

Sentenced to one year without an ISP! >> lol

No, really. You are all right, it was definitely a good learning experience. It is unlikely I will do something like that again lol

I guess all the mud I was dragged through during my lifetime did not take away from my naivety. Oh, well. Its better than becoming a cynic.

Thanks for the kind comments

[SmilingBluEyes]

post edited out, see below for what I meant to say.

[SmilingBluEyes]

Originally posted by Peeps Mcarthur

I agree that it is always the right choice to help even if you think you might see trouble from it later. An argument could be made using a ruling on a good samaritan law's application after all.

However..............

Scumbag lawyers are a most resilient lot. This person may even be one.

We will choose to be kind first.

Criminals will choose how to manipulate the kindness of others as their fist reflexive thought.

Those who are kind people, will always err on its side regardless of the outcome. Anagray, I always want to err on the same side.

Good post. Erring on the side of kindness is the best, but you need to be PRUDENT when so doing.

[dawngloves, BSN, RN]

Oh Ana! I'm sorry for the laugh at your expense. It ticks me off your goodness was taken advantage of. But we see so much sad stuff, we gotta laugh sometimes.

Just think! In the 22nd Century, all births will be over the Internet!

[RN2007]

Well, I do not know... Personally, if someone was writing me in a chatroom or online, etc., since I am not a licensed nurse, dr. etc., I would rather them use their energies talking to someone experienced, therefore I would tell them to call 911 or give me their info and I would call 911 for them. Other than emotional support, I would let others tackle the medical end of this, because you never know, she may actually have a problem with the baby, and I do not want any part of this. However, if I connected her with 911, I feel I would have done my part. Also, a licensed nurse, etc., who does not have any experience delivering babies, very well could do damage in case there was some problem with the mother or the baby during the birth.

So, I am as compassionate as the next person, but I would rather let the experts tackle with what they usually do. Also, I do not want any part of a lawsuit for giving the wrong advice, etc. etc.