First pilgrim birth of Hajj season as Nigerian woman delivers baby at Mecca hospital

The Nigerian woman was in her 31st week of pregnancy when admitted to the hospital after she began experiencing labour pain.

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A 30-year-old Nigerian pilgrim delivered a healthy baby boy at the Maternity and Children’s Hospital in Mecca, marking the first childbirth among pilgrims during this year’s Hajj season, Vanguard, a Nigerian newspaper, reported.

The Makkah Health Cluster, which operates the hospital in the Saudi Arabian city, said the pilgrim, who was in her 31st week of pregnancy, was admitted to the emergency department after she began experiencing labour pain. Swift action by emergency doctors ensured her immediate transfer to the maternity ward, where she successfully underwent a natural delivery.

The report also mentioned that both mother and baby, named Mohammed, are in good health, although the newborn, born premature, is receiving specialised care as a precautionary measure.

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The hospital has established itself as a leader in maternal, neonatal and paediatric care, regularly handling multiple childbirth cases during the Hajj season with utmost dedication and expertise, according to the Instagram post.

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Reacting to the post, a social media user said, “Barak Allah feekum, what a blessed baby to born in makkah.” A second user commented, “Mashaa Allah this is so beautiful may Allah bless both the mother & baby.” A third user wrote, “this is truly a good news.”