Amid the distressing turmoil happening in Ukraine due to Russian invaders, people have taken shelter in underground metro stations in the country's capital, Kyiv. According to a BBC report, the people have been using the Telegram app to communicate with the outside world.?
Now, a few hours ago, reports of a woman giving birth at one of the metro stations has surfaced from Kyiv. Reports suggest that the woman is 23 years old and has given birth to a baby girl.?
When Russian troops invaded Ukrainian cities, the woman's baby was due. She took shelter at one of the metro stations and that is where she ended up giving birth.?
According to Wion News, she?soon experienced labour pains and Ukrainian police rushed in to help her. Officer Mykola Shlapak said they helped her deliver the baby, Mia, just before 8.30 pm. They also called an ambulance and took both of them to hospital. The mother and daughter are said to be doing well.?
Chairwoman of Democracy in Action Conference Hannah Hopko shared the news and said, "Mia was born in shelter this night in stressful environment- bombing of Kyiv. Her mom is happy after this challenging birth giving."? ? ?
We send love and prayers to the new mother.?
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