How to Survive Giving Birth in a Car

You start to experience strong contractions. You get in the car, ready to go to the hospital. But it's rush hour and as you’re stuck in traffic you start to feel the urge to push. There’s no time. The baby is coming now. So you better put the hazard lights on and keep watching. What items can you use to deliver your baby? Why should you never cut the umbilical cord? And how can skin-to-skin contact save your life?

00:00 Giving Birth in a Car
#1 Don't Underestimate the Blankets
#2 Don’t pull the baby out
#3 Don't cut the cord
#4 Hold your baby
#5 Listen to your body

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