A woman safely gave birth during the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Davao Oriental on October 10, according to the Department of Health (DOH).
According to Dr. Bryan Dalid of the DOH-Davao Regional Medical Center, a mobile curtain was used for the mother's privacy. The delivery was performed by a resident OB doctor and a midwife.
She is among the 662 patients who were evacuated from the hospital as a precaution. After the delivery, the mother and baby are safe and in good condition. They will return for a follow-up checkup.
The DOH also said that the cost of childbirth will be covered by the Zero Balance Billing program so the patient will not have to pay anything.
Based on the report of the NDRRMC, up to 8 deaths and 146 injuries due to consecutive earthquakes that shook Davao Oriental.
