Rare case: Baby boy born still inside his amniotic sac in Nghe An.
According to statistics, this condition occurs in approximately one out of every 80,000 newborns.
On February 3rd, the doctorsNghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics HospitalThey assisted Ms. Nguyen Thu H. (26 years old, Do Luong) in successfully giving birth. Surprisingly, Ms. Nguyen Thu H.'s baby boy was born still inside the amniotic sac. The newborn boy weighed 2,800 grams.
The condition of a baby being born still inside the amniotic sac (also known as "born in the caul") is extremely rare. Statistically, it occurs in only about one out of every 80,000 newborns. According to folk beliefs, children born this way will experience much good fortune later in life.
According to thedoctorThe amniotic sac, also known as the peritoneum, is the living environment of the fetus in the mother's womb. This sac consists of two layers: the amniotic membrane and the chorionic membrane. Although thin and transparent, it is very flexible and resilient. Therefore, it can stretch as the fetus grows, and the amniotic fluid increases, including the fetus's urine.
When the amniotic sac ruptures, the baby is born from the mother's body. However, contrary to this usual pattern, some babies are born still completely enclosed in the amniotic sac.
The reason for babies being born still inside the amniotic sac is that the amniotic sac in these cases is thicker and tougher than normal, making it more difficult to rupture. Additionally, pregnant mothers with a dilated and soft uterus also have a higher chance of the baby being born still inside the amniotic sac.
In cases where the fetus remains inside the amniotic sac, meaning the sac is intact, the placenta will not supply oxygen to the fetus. Therefore, the fetus will need to obtain oxygen through respiration. This is dangerous because the fetus risks inhaling fluid from the amniotic sac, leading to suffocation or serious lung damage. In such cases, a prompt and timely amniotomy is necessary.
