On Wednesday morning, Motti Weinberg, a dedicated United Hatzala volunteer EMT, was dispatched to a residential apartment in Ashdod after United Hatzalah received an urgent call about a woman in active labor.
Weinberg rushed to the scene and was the first medical responder to arrive. Finding the woman in the late stages of labor, Weinberg quickly set up a birth kit and began treating the patients, ensuring both the mother and baby were safe throughout the delivery process. The birth proceeded smoothly, and both mother and child are in good health.
This marked the second time in two days that Weinberg had delivered a baby under similar circumstances. Just the day before, he assisted in another home birth in the same neighborhood, successfully helping a different woman bring her child into the world.
It should be noted that it is rare for an EMT to deliver a baby at home, as in most cases the delivery takes place in the hospital. Yet, not only did Weinberg deliver two babies in two days, but this was the third birth that he helped deliver this month!
“It’s incredibly rewarding to help bring new life into the world,” said Weinberg. “Especially during this difficult period, taking part in such a profound moment together with the families is priceless.”