VIDEO: Woman gives birth while shopping for baby items in Ibadan market

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A pregnant woman has safely delivered a baby boy inside the popular Gbagi market in Ibadan, Oyo State after she unexpectedly went into labour while shopping for baby items.

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The incident reportedly occurred on Monday evening when the woman, who had visited the market to purchase essentials for her unborn child, suddenly began experiencing labour pains.

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According to eyewitnesses, traders and market women in the area quickly came to her aid, converting one of the shops into a temporary delivery room.

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With the assistance of the women at the market, she successfully gave birth to a baby boy before she could be moved to a hospital for further medical attention.

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The unexpected delivery attracted the attention of shoppers and traders, many of whom gathered at the scene as news of the birth spread across the bustling market.

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Witnesses commended the market women for their swift response and calm handling of the situation, noting that their intervention contributed to the safe delivery.

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Both the mother and the newborn were said to be in stable condition following the delivery.

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Watch the video:

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𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐈𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐈𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭

Credit: X | Oyoaffairs

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July 8, 2026

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