🏥 MIRACLE DELIVERY AT ELITECARE CLINIC AND MATERNITY – TO GOD BE THE GLORY

On the 3rd of August, Elitecare Clinic and Maternity experienced a remarkable and emotional moment, the successful revival of a newborn baby boy who was in critical condition at birth.

The baby was delivered with a very low APGAR score, showing no cry, no movement, and barely any breathing for more than 30 minutes. Many feared the worst that the baby was a stillbirth. However, after careful assessment, the attending physician noticed faint gasping breaths, which indicated that the baby was not dead but suffering from severe birth asphyxia.

The cause of the condition was quickly identified as a nuchal cord — the umbilical cord was wrapped around the baby’s neck and arm, leading to cord compression, which blocked oxygen and blood flow during labor.

The medical team acted swiftly, initiating the standard neonatal resuscitation protocol:

Airway suctioning and clearing

Tactile stimulation

Positive Pressure Ventilation (PPV)

Oxygen monitoring

And the administration of 0.3 ml of intramuscular hydrocortisone to support respiratory function and reduce internal stress

After persistent effort and prayer, the baby gave a faint cry, followed by gradual movement. Though a referral to a pediatric specialist was considered due to the prolonged hypoxic event, the baby’s condition continued to improve under close monitoring.

By the time of discharge, the baby’s health was fully stabilized, and both mother and child were in good condition. The entire clinic was filled with joy and thanksgiving, and we give all glory to God Almighty for this miracle of life.

Elitecare Clinic and Maternity – Where Compassion Meets Competence.

📚 PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION: LESSONS FROM THIS CASE

To help others learn from this experience, here are a few important medical lessons:

🔄 WHAT IS A NUCHAL CORD?

A nuchal cord occurs when the umbilical cord wraps around the baby's neck. It can reduce oxygen and blood flow during labor, increasing the risk of birth asphyxia. Not all nuchal cords are dangerous, but some — like in this case can become life-threatening.

⚠️ WHY BIRTH ASPHYXIA IS DANGEROUS

Birth asphyxia happens when a baby does not get enough oxygen before, during, or immediately after birth. Without immediate intervention, it can lead to:

Brain damage

Seizures

Developmental delay

Stillbirth

💉 WHY WE USED HYDROCORTISONE

In this emergency, we gave the baby 0.3 ml of hydrocortisone, a steroid that helps:

Improve lung function

Support the body’s stress response

Reduce inflammation This is not used routinely, it’s given in critical cases to aid survival.

👩‍⚕️ THE IMPORTANCE OF ANTENATAL CARE

Regular ANC helps detect risks like nuchal cord or fetal distress

Skilled monitoring during labor saves lives

Early warning signs such as reduced fetal movement or abnormal heart rate can prompt life-saving decisions

🛑 DANGERS OF HOME DELIVERY

If this birth had occurred outside a clinic, the baby would not have survived. Birth complications require trained health professionals and emergency drugs — not available at home.

✅ FINAL WORD TO ALL EXPECTANT MOTHERS:

Deliver in a well-equipped health facility with trained professionals.

Register early for antenatal care.

Don’t take chances with your life or your baby’s life.

Elitecare Clinic and Maternity.

Every Life Matters.