Newborn safe after umbilical cord removed at birth, Ridgway PA
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Medical EmergencyAmbulance responded near Center Street in Ridgway Borough for a 34-year-old female who just gave birth. The baby's umbilical cord was wrapped around its neck but was safely removed. The baby is awake, crying, and breathing normally.
Audio|Heard on: Elk County Police, Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Ridgway Ambulance response Hurley near Center Street in the borough for a 34-year-old female.
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Just gave birth to a baby.
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Cord was wrapped around the neck.
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It has been removed from the neck.
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Baby is crying.
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20, okay.
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Here's C420, acknowledge.
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423 out County we're responding.
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Copy 423 you're responding Charlie near Center Street Ridgway Borough 34-year-old female gave birth to a baby the cord was wrapped around the neck it has been broken and it has clamped baby is awake and breathing.
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We're on scene.
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Copy on scene. Copy on scene.
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Location mentioned:
Center St, Ridgway, PA 15853
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