World's first caesarean birth of a gorilla in its 115-year history, incident in American zoo

Baby Gorilla C-Section Delivery: A premature gorilla has been delivered by cesarean section at the Fort Worth Zoo in the US state of Texas. The Fort Worth Zoo said the gorilla's mother, Sekani, showed signs of preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a severe form of high blood pressure that occurs during pregnancy in both humans and primates. So baby Jameela was born four to six weeks early. On January 5, a gorilla was born by emergency C-section for the first time in the zoo's history at the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas.

Zoo shares a video of C-section

“Due to this severe preeclampsia condition, zoo staff and veterinarians consulted with local obstetricians and neonatologists for the health of Sekani and Jamila and agreed that an emergency cesarean section was necessary,” the zoo said in its social media post. Was.” Shared a video of C. -Section giving birth, the gorilla weighed about 1.3 kg at birth.

Staff came forward to take care of Jamila

Although mother Sekani fully recovered, she did not show any maternal characteristics to care for her premature baby. So the zoo and veterinary staff came forward to take care of Jamila round the clock. The staff focused on feeding the gorillas in the morning and evening. Apart from this, an incubator of World of Primates was brought from the zoo to create a nursery for the care of the gorillas.

Help of Obstetrician and Gynecologist was taken

Dr. Jamie Walker Irwin, a Fort Worth-based obstetrician and gynecologist, was also flown to Texas to assist with Sekani's delivery. The zoo said. Dr. Jamie Walker Irwin has been involved with the zoo for many years. He immediately assembled a volunteer medical team to assist in the delivery process. Additionally, the Zoo also said that since primates and humans have the most biological similarities, our veterinary team also consults with physicians regarding primates, both present and past.

Gynecologist Dr. Irwin said…

Dr. Being a part of the cesarean delivery of a baby was the highlight of my entire career as an obstetrician and gynecologist, Irwin said. It is an honor to help care for this endangered species.