Baby born with an DIU peg
1. A Viral Birth
In Vietnam, doctors were astonished when a baby was born
holding his mother’s IUD—the very device meant to prevent his conception.
The delivery at Hai Phong International Hospital quickly became a viral sensation, fascinating people worldwide.
2. The Rare Delivery
Obstetrician Tran Viet Phuong captured a striking photo of the healthy three-kilogram
newborn clutching the small T-shaped device.
“The baby was born strong and healthy,” Phuong said, making the moment unforgettable.
3. The Device Explained
An intrauterine device (IUD) is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy,
yet this case showed that “no method is perfect.”
4. A Reminder of Life’s Unpredictability
Doctors emphasized that IUDs remain among the safest contraceptives,
but the baby’s birth served as a rare reminder that life can defy even science’s best safeguards.
