Gran helps rush-hour road birth
Ms Wade said: "As we were driving along the A46, it became clear that the contractions were getting quite strong and Suzie was beginning to feel that the baby wasn't too far away.
"By the time we got to Stratford, I dialled 999, spoke to the ambulance, and they suggested I pulled off the road and waited for them.
"I thought the turn to Lower Clopton looked a good place to stop, and Suzie jumped out.
"The reason I chose this spot is because it's away from the main road, but within sight of the ambulance when it came, but it was as private as we could get really, considering."
Two female dog walkers arrived in a car and offered their assistance. They were able to keep talking to the emergency services, giving them directions.
Ms Wade said: "Very thankfully, a paramedic arrived with a delivery pack and some gas and air and I explained that I was a retired midwife, so basically she let me get on with it.
Babywalkers not really useful — Paediatrician
MIRI: Babywalkers are not really useful and could pose safety risks to babies even with adult supervision.
This was the view of the head of paediatrics department (Miri Hospital) Dr Teh Siao Hean at a talk organised by Pustaka Miri here yesterday.
“I don’t recommend the use of babywalkers because they are unnecessary and are not proven to help babies to walk sooner,” said Dr Teh.
He was the sole speaker at the talk meant to enlighten the public on poisoning in children, home accidents, and child safety.
He said babywalkers were often promoted as a mobile device on wheels to amuse infants, while allowing parents and guardians time to do something else.
“Parents just love to use babywalkers as a way to keep their baby occupied, and in the belief that it could help train the baby to walk earlier.
“Babies will learn to walk at their own pace. They pick up the skills at different times, and there is no point in pushing them to walk earlier,” he reasoned.
