Hospital turns away mother giving birth

A Prague hospital that refused to admit a woman giving birth in a nearby ambulance on Thursday evening has said it had a freeze on new admissions and was unable to accept her as a client. Bulovka Hospital, in Prague 7, also said its professionals were busy with two other childbirths, one of which was extremely difficult. The woman who was turned away ended up giving birth in the ambulance itself, aided by one member of the hospital staff. Other than the unusual location, there were no complications. The mother and her newborn have since been admitted and are recovering in the hospital’s care.

Author: Jan Velinger