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Woman Gives Birth Outside Krishna Lab at Jalandhar Civil Hospital
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 09:32 PM
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A woman unexpectedly delivered a baby outside the Krishna Lab at Jalandhar Civil Hospital, prompting the medical superintendent to note the suddenness of the incident.
Jalandhar, Punjab – A woman in labor gave birth outside the Krishna Lab situated within the premises of Jalandhar Civil Hospital on Tuesday. Hospital staff reported that the delivery occurred unexpectedly, and the newborn was immediately attended to by on‑site medical personnel.
The medical superintendent of the hospital confirmed that the situation unfolded suddenly, stating, "Everything happened abruptly." She added that the mother and child are now under observation and receiving appropriate care.
Authorities said that the incident did not disrupt regular hospital operations, and the staff ensured that the newborn received necessary medical attention without delay.
The hospital has not released further details about the mother’s identity or the infant’s health condition pending privacy considerations.
The event underscores the importance of readiness in emergency obstetric care even in non‑delivery areas of hospitals.
The medical superintendent of the hospital confirmed that the situation unfolded suddenly, stating, "Everything happened abruptly." She added that the mother and child are now under observation and receiving appropriate care.
Authorities said that the incident did not disrupt regular hospital operations, and the staff ensured that the newborn received necessary medical attention without delay.
The hospital has not released further details about the mother’s identity or the infant’s health condition pending privacy considerations.
The event underscores the importance of readiness in emergency obstetric care even in non‑delivery areas of hospitals.