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Utah firefighters save baby that became unresponsive moments after birth

Courtesy Morgan County Fire and EMS

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MORGAN COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Over the weekend, Utah firefighters received reports of a baby being born breech 45 minutes away from the nearest hospital. Moments later, that baby stopped breathing and became unresponsive.

The midwife began CPR while Morgan County Fire and EMS said they, along with deputies, medics, and a helicopter, rushed to the scene.

While waiting for the helicopter, the fire department said crews were able to get the baby breathing.

AirLife arrived and flew the baby to the hospital, where the baby is reportedly still doing well.

“We’re so happy with how the call went and we’re so grateful for our wonderful ambulance crew, Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, Morgan Utah, AirLife Utah, and Roy City Fire & Rescue,” Morgan County Fire and EMS said.

What does being born breech mean?

According to the National Health Service, babies often twist and turn during pregnancy, but most will have moved into the head-down or head-first position by the time labor begins. However, that does not always happen.

If a baby is lying bottom or feet first, they are in the breech position. While NHS said most breech babies are healthy, being breech can mean there is a problem with the baby that is preventing it from turning.

Vaginal breech birth carries more risks for the baby than a caesarean birth, and the NHS said they recommend these babies be born in a consultant-led unit where an emergency C-section can happen if necessary.

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