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Baby Born in Car at Ashdod Hospital Entrance as Medical Team Races to Assist
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First reported by Mako · 39 minutes ago
What happened
At Assuta Ashdod Hospital on August 10, 2026, Shlomit Megznik unexpectedly gave birth to her daughter Libi in the back seat of her car just before arriving. Fourteen hospital staff quickly assisted, ensuring both mother and baby were stable and transferred safely inside. Both are reported in good condition following the emergency birth.
- 01Shlomit Megznik gave birth in her car en route to Assuta Ashdod Hospital on August 10, 2026.
- 02Hospital staff of 14 rushed to assist immediately upon the car’s arrival at the ambulance bay.
- 03The newborn, Libi, was delivered inside her mother’s pants in the vehicle.
- 04Medical teams secured privacy and provided urgent care before transferring mother and baby inside.
- 05Both mother and newborn are in stable condition after the emergency birth.
- 06Midwife Roni Cohen Lazar praised the mother’s composure and the team’s rapid response.
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