Imagine this: you’re at Target, mentally checking off your shopping list, when suddenly it turns into a labor and delivery unit! This is exactly what happened to one expecting mom, who found herself in quite the predicament while shopping for nursing bras. But wait, it gets even wilder—a labor nurse happened to be in the aisles and stepped up to assist!
Talk about the most unforgettable Target run ever! Unlike previous stories of maternity photoshoots at this beloved retail haven, Lila Thompson has taken her love for the store to a whole new level. While she didn’t plan to go into labor during her shopping trip, let’s just say she might be in for some complimentary goodies or at least a bunch of coupons.
Piedmont Healthcare shared the incredible story of their labor nurse, Sarah Jenkins, who jumped into action when Lila went into active labor. “What started as a typical outing to Target transformed into an extraordinary experience for Sarah Jenkins, a labor and delivery nurse at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. Fellow shopper Lila Thompson went into labor while browsing, and Sarah delivered her healthy baby boy weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces right at the entrance of the store!”
Can you even wrap your head around that? One moment you’re focused on “diapers” and the next—baby time!
Sarah was there shoe shopping with her mom when they stumbled upon Lila. As reported by WPTV News, it was Sarah’s mom, Lisa, who sensed that Lila might need some medical assistance. “Lila didn’t look so good, so I said, ‘Let me get my daughter, she’s a labor and delivery nurse,’” Lisa recalled.
According to Lila, she was simply on a mission for nursing bras when her contractions, which had been spaced out earlier, suddenly intensified. “I had no idea I was actually in labor until it hit me, and then it was just 20 minutes before my son, Malik, made his debut,” she said.
“I wasn’t sure how quickly it would all happen, but when her water broke, I knew we needed to act fast,” said Sarah. As they tried to get Lila to a car, things escalated quickly. “We were urging her friend to bring the car around, but just as we made it outside, her water broke!” Lisa said.
“Sarah was a true angel and went above and beyond. I’m so glad she’s getting the recognition she deserves,” Lila expressed, thrilled her unique birth story is making headlines. “We feel so grateful to have met them,” Lisa added. “We’ve visited Lila and her family in the hospital and plan to build a lifelong friendship. We are family now!”
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Summary
In a wild turn of events, Lila Thompson went into labor while shopping at Target for nursing bras. Thankfully, labor nurse Sarah Jenkins was there to assist with the delivery right at the store’s entrance. Their families have since formed a close bond, turning an unexpected situation into a heartwarming story.