13-Year-Old in China Delivers Baby Brother with Paramedic’s Remote Guidance

The boy’s quick thinking ensured the safety of his mother and newborn brother during an unplanned home birth in Fujian Province.

The incident occurred in December 2024 when the boy’s 37-week-pregnant mother went into sudden labor at home in rural Fujian Province, China.
The boy called emergency services, and paramedic Chen Chaoshun provided step-by-step instructions over the phone to assist with the delivery.
Using a mask strap as a makeshift clamp for the umbilical cord, the boy followed the paramedic’s guidance to prevent infection and bleeding.
Both the mother and baby were transported to the hospital in stable condition after medical responders arrived shortly after the birth.
The story went viral on Chinese social media after being reported on March 20, 2025, sparking admiration for the boy’s bravery and discussions about the risks of emergency home births.