North Texas OB-GYN makes history delivering baby gorilla at the Fort Worth Zoo

[@ngs5554]

I didn’t realize that gorillas could also get pre-eclampsia. Glad they were quick to notice, and that Dr. Jamie/other doctors responded.

[@gabbycarter965]

Gorillas are close to humans in a lot of ways. In fact they share about 98 percent of our DNA.

[@WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk]

Well sure they do their closely related to humans

[@frienjie7148]

@@WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk while you’re busy being snarky, take a moment or two to discover the differences between “their” and _*they’re._ 🤦🏽

[@ilyjcam]

We share 99% DNA

[@RSAgility]

Humans = monke

[@margaretmathis4775]

As a retired OB nurse (human), this was so touching! So glad they were able to interpret Mom’s head-holding as the sign of a headache, and symptom of preeclampsia❣️

[@hannahnfvideos1043]

Right? They were obviously monitoring her really well. At least with humans they can tell u if they have a headache but with animals it’s all body language.

[@mmarialexx]

😂

[@aya9af]

Yes! They did a wonderful job 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. Retired OB nurse here too

[@Hope-Truth-Light]

😂 hahaha

[@Raprada]

It’s always the nurses who are trying to get attention to themselves

[@djdalton6070]

Kudos to Zoo staffers that noticed symptoms early and saved their lives.

[@DEADisBEAUTIFUL]

Hearing the baby’s cry… just, wow. I cannot imagine what that team felt while there in the room helping to bring the baby into this world. It’s magical.

[@nichmon3221]

I agree. That was music to my ears.

[@silverghostcat1924]

0:23 the look on that baby gorilla's face is so adorable 🥰

[@23rdMS_Inf]

Lil Tyrone 👶🏿❤

[@acwee360]

@@23rdMS_Infdid Tyrone steal your girlfriend

[@morganjanelle4282]

@@23rdMS_Inf The baby gorilla was a *girl,* so I'm afraid 'Tyrone' won't do, lol. ☺💗 They said at 3:45 that they named the baby 'Jameela'. ❤

[@23rdMS_Inf]

@@morganjanelle4282 awww lil Jameela Jones ❤❤❤

[@jvb8035]

Awwww

[@ladikmk]

So precious, and very rewarding to see that they were able to save both the mother gorilla and this little infant since they are endangered in the wild.

[@kiwisweetheart71]

I didn't think a gorilla could get pre- eclampsia. Well done, that medical team. What an amazing, mind blowing experience.💗

[@AppalachianMountaineer1863]

Certainly not a doctor or expert but I would assume any female mammal could get pre eclampsia during pregnancy just given the complications that arise from giving birth to a live baby rather than say some other animals that lay eggs

[@hdb80]

THIS is how we should be helping and treating all animals. They need us to care for them.

[@SusanDelgado1177]

They can care for themselves. What they need is humans leaving them the f alone

[@ItsJustJayla]

Why did I think the gorilla would be awake and see them coaching it through lol 😂

[@naturerules3371]

Underrated comment! Thanks for making me laugh! 😊😊😊

[@TakenTook]

I'm guessing they also had to keep the mom sedated for an extended period of time postop just so she wouldn't tear out her stitches.

[@srso4660]

Legs in the stirrups 😂😂😂

[@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory]

​@@TakenTookI wonder if that's part of why she rejected the baby. No hormone rush, no skin to skin right after 😢 sad but surrogacy seems to go great with gorillas, jameela will be perfect for another mom

[@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory]

​@@srso4660ngl, I envisioned that too 😂

[@HPCsma]

That baby gorilla is adorable.

[@JL-zn7me]

I am IN TEARS!!! This was such an amazing story! The way the Dr. held her hand during the C section… God bless the zoo for making the call, Dr. Jamie and her entire team for delivering this precious miracle and keeping mama & baby safe. God bless this beautiful mama and her tiny beautiful baby girl!!! 🩷🎀🩷🙏🏻

[@00st307-m]

That made me tear up too ngl

[@nichmon3221]

I liked the way he held her hand too. In my opinion, humans are more compassionate this day in time,...thank God. 150 years ago, they would've treated both mom and baby like an object, instead of a living being.

[@MissCellanious1]

😐😒yall pms'ing? I'm a damn cry baby but come tf on😹😹

[@ireneturner5482]

I teared up as well 🥹💞

[@chasingbirds3073]

@@MissCellanious1 it's called empathy for other living beings. You're obviously incapable of that.

[@thomasarledge1933]

How is the mother doing.... need to cover this also

[@mikemike5666]

She's fine

[@PrincessofthePrincesses]

you spoke to her mike?@@mikemike5666

[@Thaiurbangarden]

Exactly

[@klinero14]

Recovery from surgery

[@jaelenrandolph2030]

She doesn’t seem to take to baby so I’d say that she’s not doing well mentally. Maybe she’s okay physically though?

[@aliciahowell9617]

I’m a Neonatal ICU RN & Lactation Consultant who assisted with hundreds of births in the OR. I adored being a part of the moment a family first met their baby. This is wonderful and amazing! I assisted in my nephews who were premature twins birth and cared for them, my godchildren, my friends and just about everyone I went to schools,with growing up. In my 20s & 30s, it almost weekly ended up in deliveries of old friends and schoolmates. It was just really lovely to be there in their happy moments. I can’t imagine how incredible this was for this team!

[@denisemorris1177]

She indeed is beautiful and growing. I am still following her in Cleveland ❤❤. Wonderful job staff!

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

The very best of humanity. Thank you for your service.

[@abbyhill9331]

i had pre-eclampsia, and had a c-section back in december. my little girl is sleeping next to me right now. so happy this amazing team helped another mommy in need. now she and her baby can start their wonderful life together

[@Spyrit2011]

The only way an OB can't risk getting arrested for doing their job in Texas.

[@aprilfox9205]

This is the comment I was searching for. 💜

[@xinavaneify]

In Texas, do all women irrespective of their income have full access to free medical care if they had preeclampsia? I don't live in U.S. so I don't know.

[@Spyrit2011]

@@xinavaneify No.

[@Notiravgsarah]

@@xinavaneifyit’s an emergency situation so you could get seen no matter what but you certainly wouldn’t have the same access as someone with healthcare or money

[@xinavaneify]

@@Notiravgsarah Thank you

[@eiryamorlais4978]

What a lovely story - to include the human mom/OB-GYN connection. A little furrier...:) What a darling baby.:)

[@AeonsAway]

Motherhood is a universal understanding ❤

[@RayneSaltair]

I have goosebumps. What a wholesome and beautiful story,

[@adriannegrillo8394]

Such an incredible story❤ Hoping that this little girl will bond with the female and the mom takes the baby as hers at our zoo here in Cleveland. Thanks for the touching story🙉

[@SSJGengar]

What a beautiful baby! This is incredible. Thanks for the hard work guys!

[@carolinemansfield-wright3923]

The doctor has such a calming voice. She’s seems like an amazing doctor💕

[@dawncarson2279]

That's amazing. Great zoo keepers to realize she may be having headaches due to pre eclampsia. That's an amazing experience and I'm so happy everyone is well. Cutest little fur baby. ❤😊 Recover well Mama!!!

[@kpepperl319]

So adorable. This is actually not that unusual for human medical professional to help zoo animals... I remember when that little baby hippo needed IVs put in and they called a pediatrician.

[@Sumerianatheart]

When our cat had to go to eye specialist, we learned the veterinarians in the group volunteered their services to zoos in the area. Animals get cataracts too, among other eye ailments.

[@marysiegel7974]

Baby Fiona 🥹

[@sybilholmes3968]

It's no words the baby gorilla is absolutely beautiful GOD is so so so good

[@redgrenadine]

“My love for women knows no bounds” shut up I’m crying it’s so beautiful to see people so genuinely passionate about what they do

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

What a sweet story! I hope Jamila has a long and happy life.

[@JNosewicz7569]

Having worked in L&D for years this is one of the most precious stories I've ever seen! ❤️ Hats off to the doctors and medical staff for this successful gorilla c- section delivery! 💕 🦍

[@jessicasanchez5765]

Gorrillas are peaceful and loving to each other. They're so endangered. Bless you, Doctor and team!

[@Periwinkleblue.]

Heart warming, amazing and fascinating. I loved when the newborn cried and sounded just like a human. And when the Dr held the mama's hand. They absolutely chose the right Dr's for this very special delivery. ❤

[@margaretkitt9112]

It’s amazing how much they have in common with humans . I am fascinated with these beautiful animals. Thank you to the doctors who did such an amazing job to save the baby gorilla.

[@janepalmer3706]

What a wonderful story. I especially liked that the journalist had a connection to the dr

[@purepoison618]

I’m Canadian, but it’s amazing and absolutely heartwarming stories, just like this one, that makes me so proud that USA are my neighbors to the south. What a precious wee baby girl you helped into this world, not forgetting to mention more-than-likely, saving Mama’s life as well. What an amazing event you can be proud of Texas. Welcome to the world wee one. Wishing you a long healthy and content life ahead. 💕

[@Holicannoli47]

Stunning. I can’t imagine how amazing this must have felt. Beautiful mom and baby.

[@IaneHowe]

The picture of both of them together is soooo precious

[@meganfisher831]

Aw that brought tears to my eyes, how beautiful. Just a round of applause to everyone involved, from those who knew something was wrong to everyone who supported the team and gorillas along the way, in every way.

[@jlongino51823]

A beautiful tribute to medicine and the love for animals. Thanks to everyone involved.

[@Olivia-r1k]

Omg just the sweetest thing ever ❤️

[@jenhodges92]

I am crying. This special baby is too much.

[@birbluv9595]

What a beautiful, precious, lucky girl little Jamila is. Kudos to the volunteer surgical team who came to the aid of this poor mama gorilla!

[@TreasureDeal]

Awww look at that precious little face. Bless everyone that helped in this special delivery. ❤

[@dayciajtalk88]

Aww she is so cute 🥰 God bless the medical professionals who delivered her!!!

[@sandyedens9222]

This is the greatest news story. Thank you for taking excellent care of this beautiful mom and baby gorilla. God bless you and your team. God bless this mom and gorilla baby.

[@bloodlxlart9958]

I’m so happy this pregnancy happened in an area that she could get the care she needed!

[@a.w.thompson4001]

Wonderful segment. The personal connection was very moving. Thank you to the zoo, and Doctor Erwin and team, for taking great care of mom and baby.

[@ed1019-h8o]

Thank-you to everyone involved in saving the Mama gorilla and babies life via an amazing C-section. Beautiful, touching very magical story of interspecies caring and loving each other the best of humanity is on full display in this story!

[@marie22213]

I love the care they gave her. The way they hold her and took pics you can see how much love there was. Looks just like when we deliver our own. Helping our cousins 😯

[@sairahaque1321]

Thank you to the doctors and team who brought this precious little gorilla in to the world and for taking care of mum 🥰 I really admire you all for your kindness and professionalism and love towards these animals ❤

[@pettywilliams3987]

I'm crying. Thank you. Doctor and the rest of your team. ❤

[@mostlyvoid.partiallystars]

What a precious and talented doctor and team! Zoo team too! Happy birthday Jameela!

[@NickleForYourThoughts]

great work by all including the staff that noticed her different behavior

[@daveg5857]

So adorable!

[@krissyscott4327]

Her name is perfect!

[@ДмитрийКим-р4е]

Почему? Вы мусульманин?

[@dan74695]

@@ДмитрийКим-р4е what

[@BarbaraBrooks-e3b]

Beautiful, you are an awesome Dr. Thank you for helping this furry Momma and her new Baby. ❤❤❤

[@twylabrooks8263]

What a wonderful experience to have witnessed... thank you guys for helping that baby

[@a.walters123]

This is absolutely amazing. Human beings are amazing with how far we had come in our modern medicine and science.

[@DitzySage]

She is beautiful!

[@ramona5909]

So ein süßes Baby und wunderbar, dass der Gorilla-Mama geholfen wurde. ♥♥♥

[@JP-ze4rj]

Ok love that her last name is Erwin!

[@Rojaskayjay]

Was thinking the same thing ! Something about Irwin’s and animals man

[@23rdMS_Inf]

Tyrone Erwin! Love it

[@natechenry]

@@23rdMS_Inf living up to your username

[@hazeljust7001]

@@23rdMS_Infyou’re such a sad person. I hope things get better for you.

[@mrgrimm25]

I was thinking Jamal

[@Pamela_Lopezs]

I'm crying 😭. This is so touching.

[@melissab1725]

Pretty amazing how much Gorillas resemble humans 😳💗

[@laurenurban3942]

Their organs are all in the same place as on humans. The female body parts are also very similar. It makes sense that an OBGYN would be called to perform the surgery. It’s an awesome experience for a human doctor. Once-in-a-lifetime.

[@geothon]

We are about 97% the same species genetically.

[@Froblackistani]

Evolution we are related to them

[@Dhumblemoon]

Except she needed the hormones to acknowledge the birth and baby, unlike us we know 🤍, even if it's ceserean birth and premature, not the same instinct or connection

[@Dos-dh9ul]

N's do 😅😂

[@Gorilla-Life]

Wow! It is a touching and amazing story.

[@sophieandwayne]

Congratulations you saved both mother and baby!

[@btcrazee1]

Ok. Now I’m crying. I hope they both continue to thrive. Thank you Dr. Erwin and team!

[@QueenOfPetty21]

What a beautiful thing they’ve done. Jimilla is so beautiful. I agree 0:23 this is precious. Love her already. Great work to Al involved in saving these two beautiful gorillas lives.

[@frienjie7148]

🤦🏽 it’s not AI, these are actual _people._ There’s no way an AI could replicate the sincerity that Dr Jamie has.

[@lizzyh458]

​​@@frienjie7148I think she meant to say "all" 😊

[@frienjie7148]

@@lizzyh458 😅 i hope you’re right!

[@brooke_reiverrose2949]

Poor Mama. That must have been confusing and traumatic. The zookeepers, vets and doctors seem like wonderful humans

[@sonesinhsomxanxay4660]

It's heart warming. Those eyes, no difference than human.

[@tuliko8678]

From Australia here - most beautiful story I’ve heard in a while

[@joyceedgington5298]

That was so cool and the baby is really beautiful 🦍❤

[@PacoBear]

As someone who was born in Fort Worth a long time ago, I love this. Sending love to Jameela, Mom, and the 3 doctors/surgeons who performed this beautiful act of compassion. Sending love from Costa Rica~

[@macmoney607]

Amazing awareness from the zoo keepers. Helping those that cannot speak is a true gift.

[@Commandercooll]

So adorable that the reporter had a c-section by the doctor.

[@realkangaroocafevietnam]

I really love this doctor. She's so sweet, humble & kind.

[@AngieJames4172]

THANK YOU Jamie Erwin for bringing this beautiful baby girl into this world 💞

[@renayconner7171]

Cute little one god bless them and the dr that helped thank you for your work,god bless you all

[@BrandonCiCi]

Amazing Doctor ❤ Thank you!

[@ellenmorgan9857]

God bless the doctors. I can’t stop smiling.

[@7errafirma]

That picture at 2:37 looks very cute, but also like a little alien dude. 😅

[@frienjie7148]

your description is too accurate… babies really do look like aliens immediately after birth! misshapen heads, funky complexions, that fuzzy lanugo. 😂😂 i said the same thing when my daughter was born.

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

@@frienjie7148So true! I was just looking at photos of my newborn nephew who did look a bit like an alien when he first came out.

[@dmotta2811]

So cute!

[@kimberlysevastyanenko3798]

​@@frienjie7148 When my daughter was born my mom asked my father-in-law if he thought she was cute. In his broken English he said, "Not really. She look like potato." Lol

[@frienjie7148]

@@kimberlysevastyanenko3798 russian accent?? that’s hilarious! 😂😂 like, they didn’t warn us new moms that there’s a delay before the cuteness sets in. we love them the same though 🤷🏽

[@tobascoheat6582]

Such an adorable little baby gorilla!!! Gorillas are ALWAYS worth saving!! ❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰

[@mamabear1324]

Congratulations mama ❤

[@sherryjacobs3907]

Beautiful! Beautiful name, beautiful story. Hope the little sweet pea does well. She is beautiful.

[@angharadswansea9343]

What a wonderful story!

[@joyce3790]

I love this story. Thank you. We need more stories like this.

[@Mary-lp6cn]

❤ So amazing! When I was watching tears came. My heart was filled with so much joy!

[@nikkiwikki73]

I’m crying this is so heartwarming 🥹

[@barbaravyse660]

Wow what an amazing story. The baby is so cute. 🥰

[@victoriasantangelo6725]

Special blessings to you & your team. Thank you!

[@lgracie33]

What an amazing experience for these doctors 👏👏👏👏

[@Ankimeghu]

What a beautiful event. Thank you doctors!

[@sissy9393]

Aww. So cute and so amazing. Love this story ♥️

[@KristenRowenPliske]

Love this story! Glad both mom & baby are doing well, thanks to the zookeepers & the ob/gyn!

[@Teachreach8]

I 100% ❤ love this story!!!! Thank you. Thank you for a happy story, OMG. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@rebeccamandelos3164]

A beautiful touching story ! ♥️🩷Congratulations to all the doctors . May the baby have a healthy long life 🩷

[@BitSmythe]

*Mama gorilla must have been like “WTF is going on??”*

[@cynthiasatterfield8333]

Totally amazing. That was probably a once in a lifetime experience for the whole team involved in the c-section. Kudos to all of them for their caring and help to save two lives.

[@jetfire245]

Bro. You're good doctors, financial incentives aside. Your dedication means a lot.

[@KellySkyMc]

This is so beautiful & touching!

[@LoLoLifeinFlorida]

❤😢How sweet.

[@eileencamacho2221]

This was touching and beautiful story. What a wonderful team