Thank goodness the zoo recognized the dangerous symptoms of the mom. Welcome to the world, little one.

@julievanderleest

4 ай бұрын

I do question why the zoo doesn’t have veterinary care. I never realized that people doctors are able to treat animals too. Learn something new everyday.

@HugsXO

4 ай бұрын

@@julievanderleest I imagine the zoo has vets, however the gorilla needed a C-section. It could be that doctor was not comfortable doing a C-section. Next bedr thing is a baby doctor.

@Binx345me

4 ай бұрын

They have their own in house vet team. However, this delicate surgery called for a specialist. Gorilla anatomy is basically human anatomy, so a human specialist (ob-gyn) was needed.

@MiracleFound

4 ай бұрын

I wonder how many c-sections have ever been done on gorillas. I would imagine it is very few. This wouldn't be taught in vet school. C-sections have to be done very quickly and expertly to have a good outcome.

@HugsXO

4 ай бұрын

@@MiracleFound I think it was mentioned in the video that this was the first one.

It's very cool they were able to diagnose eclampsia because she held her head. Very cool. So happy for the new gorilla mommy

@ndawn90

4 ай бұрын

That just goes to show how observant and caring the zoo staff are. To see that the mom was acting unusually and taking the steps to diagnose what was happening, and then take the steps to reach out to a specialist and get the dream team assembled to save both of their lives was incredible work by the zoo staff!!

@nerysghemor5781

4 ай бұрын

@@ndawn90It’s also incredible how similar primates are, that a condition in humans would manifest so similarly in gorillas.

@Kenny-yl9pc

4 ай бұрын

She refused to care for her baby...So its not a happy new gorilla mommy...

@nerysghemor5781

4 ай бұрын

@@Kenny-yl9pc But alive though, so that’s a win.

@user-ob7se2xf1r

4 ай бұрын

Какой классный малыш! 👍👍😁

This is the way primates should be taken care of, with love, compassion and empathy. This is how all animals should be treated.

@BEKYH83

4 ай бұрын

@@blondie6549they are you clown! 🤡😒

@BEKYH83

4 ай бұрын

YES!!! Animals deserve it! ❤

@ek.2533

4 ай бұрын

And people! I love animals but it’s sad that people often treat animals better than other people.

@sosoo000

4 ай бұрын

@@ek.2533 There are 90 billion animals killed every year. So you are completely wrong I am afraid.

@sosoo000

4 ай бұрын

Well said bayareagrl!

i love that the fort worth zoo paid attention to the mom not feeling well. thank goodness that is who is caring for the animals!

@carriecree1789

4 ай бұрын

Observations make all the difference, and happens when caring people are around.

@donnaadom8483

4 ай бұрын

Its a for-profit enterprise. All actions made to increase revenue. Nobody pays to ?look at dead gorillas

That poor mother gorillia. She is so lucky to have so many looking out for her and i hope she has a full recovery.

@amhall1970

4 ай бұрын

I hope that she is doing well

@kemiczkamimi8075

4 ай бұрын

She recovered already and is doing great

@karenbisset4753

4 ай бұрын

Oh no m & h - what is she going to look like?😮

@devinosborn6157

4 ай бұрын

@kemiczkamimi8075 im happy to hear, i have heard that its so hard for even human mothers who can tell us how they are feeling, but animal mothers can't.

@Dolcevita_bakes

4 ай бұрын

The people in this thread is so ignorant it’s mind boggling! They force bred this poor animal that lead to this dangerous pregnancy to begin with so selfish humans can stare at them behind bars in a concrete prison hell! If This gorilla hadn’t been in this situation for the very selfish humans that put these animals here for profit because they want to profit off of their existence, and this would’ve never happened to her beginning with if they have left her in her natural environment but now they stole her out of her natural environment. They took everything away from her that was naturally indigenous to her and Stucker and a concrete gel so selfish humans can stare at her behind bars, and the zoo can profit off of her life and they use their disgusting reading program so they can have more of her that they can put on display some more selfish humans can stare at them behind bars And they landed her in the situation and now everybody wants to apply this horrible zero and he’s shameful people that are taking part in it because they all wanna profit off of her life and people are actually apply in this nurse for supporting this if you go to zoos and you applied the situation and you support animal views, there’s nothing wonderful about the story in this nurse is complicit and what they have done to the support animal. There’s nothing to read about her and the fact that she’s a nurse is a really scary thought that she’s out there helping human beings to knowing what she has done to help support this terrible zoo in their breeding program. There’s nothing great about any of these people. Remember, these animals are not indigenous to views environments. It is a man-made prison for selfish humans to stare at her and for prison zoo officials to profit off of her existence, and now she hast to have babies forced bred in captivity. Do you think that the squirrel is happy. If all those animals can talk, they tell all of us humans off. Animals don’t belong in manmade presents so people can stare at them for profit. They want to live on their own in the wild, where they were meant to be in the first place, and this would have never happened.! so many ignorant people on this post it’s just mind-boggling to me that most of the responses are from actual nurses nurses that are support this is rather disturbing

When she said “Including mine.”, the biggest grin came over my face. This woman is a hero all the way around. Good on you Doc. 😊

As a 20 yr NICU nurse, this was incredibly beautiful. Wish I could have been a part of that team! I wish mother and baby (even if she rejects her😢) a long happy life. I am sure they are both in very capable hands!

@Dolcevita_bakes

4 ай бұрын

You’re so ignorant it’s scary your a nurse! Zoos are prisons for animals so selfish humans can stare at them behind bars! There’s nothing wonderful about this story in the least! And this nurse is contributing and participating in animal abuse! If you supper zoos that’s what you are doing. You are supporting animal abuse. Zoos are concrete prisons for animals created by man not their natural habitat! Everything indigenous was taken away from them, their friend, family and environment all for humans to profit off their existence and thus nurse helped to do it

The doctor is very genuinely sweet and kind... I loved it when she said "we have a love for mothers", I am so touched as a mother of a c section baby, thank you doctors, for saving mothers and their babies, whatever specie!!!

I can hardly cope with how amazing darling and heart warming this is. 💖

@Trund27

4 ай бұрын

Right?? What a gorgeous lil sweetheart

@aprilmae274

4 ай бұрын

It IS overwhelming!

@ZeFroz3n0ne907

4 ай бұрын

Truly a beautiful blessing! Isn't it amazing how the Lord works?

I love this story so much. Humans are primates, too, so there's very little difference. SO HAPPY she saved them, they are a rare and precious gift to this world. What an experience.

@stephenperretti8847

4 ай бұрын

There are lots of differences between humans a gorillas.

@ForestConfetti

4 ай бұрын

Humans are not primates. We’re made in God’s image.

@sallysmith8081

4 ай бұрын

Wouldn't want to be at your family gatherings if they are primates.

@ndawn90

4 ай бұрын

​@@ForestConfettiWe are, in fact, primates. You know two things can be true at the same time, right? I've never understood why believing that humans are made in God's image somehow presupposes our relationship to other great apes when God supposedly made them too. Why can't two of his creations be related to one another? If it's an evolution thing, that's even better! You don't trust God enough to invent something as cool as evolution? You think that little of his abilities? Then why go to church at all?

@ndawn90

4 ай бұрын

​@@stephenperretti8847Superficial differences, yes, but genetically and anatomically, humans and gorillas are extremely similar. The doctor in the video even said after that first incision was made and she was inside the body, it was all pretty much exactly the same.

“Our love for moms has no bounds” What kind words ❤

I had preeclampsia. It’s deadly. Those headaches are no joke. So glad they helped this momma ❤

The OB/GYN who delivered me at Albuquerque Presbyterian in '78 also was the guy the San Diego Zoo called in when they needed help with delivering gorillas.

i love that they named the baby in honor of the doctor 😊

As someone who suffers from daily horrible head pain, just picturing the mother holding her head because of head pain makes my heart break. Especially since they can't speak and say what's wrong. So glad they were able to figure out what was wrong and help her quickly.

I wish I could find an OB similar to her. Just her voice alone is not only soothing, I can hear the compassion

@janetw4119

4 ай бұрын

I was going to the same thing. Her voice is so relaxing .

@Beaneabean

25 күн бұрын

People who talk like this are always the fakest people. I hate it.

@lizzielewis2572

13 күн бұрын

​@janetw4119 not always, can't judge somone cause another person was rude.

What a fantastic outcome for a very dangerous situation! And the beautiful, trusting eyes of the little one - my heart! ❤

It was wonderful that they named the baby gorilla Jamila meaning beautiful one and after Dr Jamie Erwin. Glad that they saved both mom and baby. Pre-eclampsia can be so dangerous.

as a new mom who was diagnosed w/ preeclampsia - this sh*t is no joke - I’m so happy they helped her + her beautiful little girl - im not crying U-R 😭 + God bless them all + the beautiful doctor/nurses

better maternity healthcare than most actual human women get in texas these days

@GoBlueGirl78

4 ай бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking!

@trefens5635

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 America, the land of milk and honey.

@edgarh252

4 ай бұрын

Zoo wouldn’t be open without animals like her so there’s the 🤑

@carflk916

4 ай бұрын

I’m glad I wasn’t the only one ☝️ who found it ironic

@sarahblack9333

4 ай бұрын

All primates in Texas deserve care this good!

I'm not crying. You're crying! ❤❤❤❤❤

@ComfyChaos

4 ай бұрын

Who’s cutting all the onions?? 😭

@stannetaprospere4301

4 ай бұрын

😭😭 god dammit enough with the onions!

This is fantastic! Way to go Dr. Erwin and team! 💟

The baby Jameela is exquisite and total snuggle-bait. The mother’s life is saved to nurture her baby. The natal foster parents from the hospital show great love & respect for mother & child. ❤

As a former wildlife rehabber, I can attest to the power that the trust a newborn in one's arms has. It feels like a miracle. Kudos to the doc and her team for this beautiful effort.

Dr. Erwin is a wonderful person!

What a wonderful story!

I am so happy for this baby. I had a terrible birth experience with my only child. They gave this gorilla so much better care and treatment than I received in my whole life. Baby too.received better care.

Awww baby gorrilla is so tiny! The miracle of birth is incredible, thank god for amazing people everywhere that take care of animals.

This was the BEST story!! We need more news like this! Thanks for sharing. ❤

A Mother to one, is a Mother to all... anyone who has had their own babies, understands that species is no boundary... Congratulations to all involved. What a wonderful outcome. Mothers Day this year, will have a whole new meaning!! ❤❤❤

@Penelopemee

4 ай бұрын

Here’s the vegan for you. What about cows when they have their calf? She’s not treated like a mother when she’s used…

@annataymond9529

3 ай бұрын

Well, kinda can be. I mean seahorse mothers don’t really do anything.

This is such a beautiful story! That OB/GYN doctor is absolutely awesome and the team that she gathered to make this happen. I’m sad that the mom gorilla isn’t recognizing her baby. But I’m glad that both of them are doing well.

@Noblebird02

4 ай бұрын

Apparently Twilight sleep could have a similarly negative effect on the bond with human woman with their babies.

@autumnaltumn

Ай бұрын

I'm sure it was very disorienting for the gorilla momma to be in pain, be tranquilized, and then wake up with a post-surgery body and no pregnancy. It must be so confusing for her because humans can't explain to her what happened. But the most important thing is that both the momma gorilla and baby gorilla are safe and well now.

I just had my baby via c-section a little over a month ago, so this hits different for me. What a beautiful story!

What a heartwarming story! Bless the doctor.

This is how The whole world should be “ full of miracles “ ❤❤❤ Love has no limits when it comes to helping… Greetings, congrats and much love from 🇩🇰

Dr. Jamie Erwin and her team certainly went above and beyond...and the Zoo doctors were right on to monitor and diagnose this gorilla! Great job everyone!!!

Wow, so deeply moving!!!

What a huge achievement for modern medicine both human and animal. Amazing work by all the doctors involved!

That was the best news story ever. I cried. Thank you, Dr Erwin and team, and thank you to the Zoo staff for catching those subtle signs in a wild animal, very well done. Such great news!!!! Jamila is adorable and so very sweet. Terrific job by everyone!!!! 💖💖💖

I love how she said that their love for women knows no bounds and that she was able to use her gifts for another mom that was in trouble even though the mom and baby were a different species. A mom is a mom, no matter the species and this team of doctors are exemplary human beings for recognizing that. Welcome to the world little baby. May God bless you, your mom, and the doctors who saved you.

Congrats mama and baby ainda the doctor Jamie.

I'm not crying, you're crying....(I AM crying). What a lovely story!!!

@usnchief1339

Ай бұрын

Me too

This makes me cry! I love this and what an incredible surgeon!

There are still beautiful things happening in the world ❤

She's a Beautiful Baby. Thank You for saving them.❤

One of the most beautiful news stories I have ever watched.

This brought tears to my eyes. How beautiful.

Fabulous story and outcome.

I'm sad that Jameela doesn't get to be raised by her own mother, but everyone did very well, so there's a lot to be grateful for!

@suki757

4 ай бұрын

The mother may accept her in time. It just takes a little while.

@jeanneparisot237

4 ай бұрын

@@suki757 Well, it could me never since the mom do not gave birth naturally. She have not bond with her baby and can not recognize her.

@BlueIvysAssistant

4 ай бұрын

​@@jeanneparisot237 That's not how that works. Animals that give birth naturally can also reject their offspirng.

@TheFlashyWeasel

4 ай бұрын

@@jeanneparisot237 They will artificially raise her for a bit and return her to the mother-this procedure works very well-the mothers natural instinct will take her baby back.

@dawsie

4 ай бұрын

They will always try to see if Mom will accept her baby, because she was ill and because of the baby being a premie does not help but as long as her handlers work with it will turn out right in the end. They might place a blanket with her that has the babies scent and once the blanket has her scent on it they can wrap the baby in the blanket, and by switching blankets around like this it will help both Mom and baby to become accustom to each others scent. This is a trick that’s used when introducing new pets into the home that has established pets in the home already, by the time the quarantine time is finished both old and new pets will be more accepting when placed together.

I LOVE this story! Thank you Dr. Jamie for not hesitatating when called upon to do the c-section to save this Mama and her beautiful baby. You didn't just save two gorilla's; you have played a significant role by adding to the body of knowledge what can be accomplished by zoos around the globe in their quest to save critically endangered gorillas. If mankind doesn't double down on their efforts to save primates and other endangered species, how are we going to save ourselves? Thank you again; your humanity and compassion made my day! God's blessings ~ 🙏🏻❤😊🌹

Beautiful story❤. Congratulations to the medical personnel and the Zoo🎉. You all saved momma and her beautiful baby👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻💕

🥲 beautiful story.

That is pretty decent of her to put together that team. Very compassionate and generous.

This warms my heart, I love people that care for animals in need, she is a wonderful doctor and I'm sure her human patients love her as well.💝

Such a beautiful life, a new beginning. Thrive baby girl!

What a beautiful story. The baby's name is so fitting in more ways than one.

Baby is so beautiful! She takes after her lovely mum.

This Zoo loved her enough to know when things weren't right, and effectively knew who to call. This all is so lovely and shows that love knows no bounds!

So sweet glad mommy and baby are doing well ❤🙏🇨🇦

thank you Dr. Erwin for saving both of their lives. I got chills seeing the story. How beautiful!

This is such a beautiful story. God Bless all involved. Gives me warm fuzzies.

The way it’s wearing a little beanie just like human babies wear. Soo adorable. God bless everyone involved in this. ❤

Oooh my heart and soul❤ what a fantastic this to witness thank u for sharing. Bless each, and every single doctor that loved and cared for this soul as much as you would any other soul.❤

I did not expect to be crying at this 😭

@tutumomo5167

4 ай бұрын

Right why was I bawling

Absolute heroes for doing this.

I think about the fact that my own mother and brother nearly died from pre-eclampsia that was undiagnosed because the doctor was "sure she wasn't old enough to have that" and realize that a lot has changed for the medical practice in 40 years for a gorilla to be diagnosed, treated, and saved. ❤

I like that her last name is Erwin. Haha This is cool 😎

@purpleness64

4 ай бұрын

Right like the Aussie Erwins

@BenFoldsFan421

4 ай бұрын

That was my first thought too after hearing the doctors name… So cool

The stars are shining on all these ppl for saving these 2 ⭐️❤️⭐️❤️ congratulations

She’s beautiful…good luck to her and mama❤️❤️🙌🥰

Amazing!!!! No words. Just amazing!!!

This is so heart warming. It renews my hope for humanity as a whole.

What a great STORY

What a incredible wonderful story. Respect and love for all that made this happen

This doc is going straight to heaven ❤

So wonderful to have such a skilled team to perform this surgery.

Dr. Erwin is a great person. They picked the best to do this!

God bless you Dr. Erwin & staff! ❤You are my heroes and what a precious baby! Saw this story a few days ago and when I saw it again I had to share it with some people. Wtg everyone involved! Thank you for sharing this amazing story! From David in the great state of Alaska! 🏔☃🛷🐻🦌🏔

So cool! Thank God for the medical team.

Quite amazing and wonderful. Two lives were saved, mother and baby.

This is such a sweet story. I'm so glad they were able to safety deliver the little gorilla and so glad the momma gorilla is doing well too. Love and bananas to mom and baby

This is not the first time in history that an ob-gyn for humans has operated on a primate--others appear on various KZread animal sites--but it certainly isn't a common event. Congratulations all!

So wonderful! Sweet baby and I know mom feels so much better

AMAZING doctor and staff at the zoo! What a precious moment.

This baby must be the most beautiful the doctor has delivered.

There’s nothing more beautiful than a new baby, gorilla or human.

I’m so happy for gemilah and her mom too they are both alive and well, it’s so beautiful the way the OB talks about her calling for her work

Finally, a good story from Texas

@dawnricherson2604

2 ай бұрын

Another good story from Texas is that it is stopping the influx of illegal criminal aliens.

This happened in Texas. If the pregnancy of a gorilla or any animal goes wrong, can an ob-gyn perform an abortion to save the patient's life, or do they have to send the patient out of state? I am happy this situation turned out well.

@natalybailey820

4 ай бұрын

Apparently a gorillas life matters more than a woman’s in Texas. 🤷‍♀️

@heehoopeanut420

14 күн бұрын

My thoughts exactly, if it was a woman they'd force her and baby to suffer🙄 Doctors are too scared to do certain lifesaving procedures due to these unjust laws.

When she cried, I was so happy!!❤❤

May God bless and keep everyone involved in this. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

What a beautiful story. Warmed my heart. Having worked in both neonatal ICU and anesthesia I would have helped in a minute. Wonderful.

God bless you for helping the gorilla mom and her delivery. We are all God's creatures and need to respect all God's creatures. Praise God.

❤️

Absolutely beautiful and remarkable.

It's Texas: This procedure would be investigated by Law Enforcement if done on a human woman.

“The love for women”… (lol) I hope she’s a nice doctor…

@skepticalmaiden

4 ай бұрын

🤡

What a wonderful doctor!

Absolutely Precious. ❤️❤️❤️

So glad they recognized the symptoms…and got the baby delivered❤❤❤

Amazing! Long live mom gorilla and baby gorilla! Thank you to everyone who intervened in this rescue! 🥰

Well done Doctor. Thank you!