A Newborn Holds the Contraceptive That Was Meant to Prevent His Birth — A Medical Marvel from Vietnam

What started as a routine birth at Hai Phong International Hospital in northern Vietnam quickly turned into an extraordinary medical story that captured the world’s attention. Minutes after delivery,

doctors and nurses were stunned to find the newborn clutching a small, T-shaped device—a copper intrauterine device (IUD)—that was supposed to prevent his very conception. How could this happen? Was it a rare medical anomaly, a twist of fate, or simply one of those astonishing coincidences that defy explanation? REad

The delivery itself was medically straightforward, with both mother and baby healthy. But the moment the infant was born holding the IUD, the scene shifted from ordinary to remarkable. Dr. Tran Viet Phuong, the obstetrician who oversaw the birth, described the event as “interesting rather than alarming.” She instinctively snapped a photo that quickly went viral, sparking global fascination and countless reactions ranging from humor to wonder.