When the Road Turns Into a Delivery Room
Never underestimate a mother’s gut! That’s the saying that wrapped up this wild, heart‑full story from a Singapore mum who delivered her son on the highway in a Jeep.
Midnight Mayhem
- It was almost 12:55 am when Sindhu RK Johnson was dancing her way through household chores.
- After kissing her beloved dog goodnight, a full squat tipped her into a sudden burst of contractions.
- She tried timing them — “From ten minutes to five, then a few minutes apart” — but the clock spun like a mad carousel.
From Bedroom to Jeep: A Rush to the Road
By 1:10 am she was on a Jeep, practically clutching her husband as they stumbled toward the highway. The high‑sided vehicle made it almost impossible to climb in while in pain. In the chaotic scramble, the water bag burst, and Sindhu jokingly hoped it would speed up the process.
A Short‑Term Plan
Because she didn’t want to alarm her husband, Sindhu kept the idea of a “car birth” under wraps—until the moment she had no choice but to follow her instinct.
The Birth on the PIE
Through sheer will, she lined the car seat with a shawl and took a breath. “Trust the gut, push, and… there—it was he!” she cried after two vigorous pushes.
It was right on the PIE after the Anak Bukit Flyover—an impossibly scenic yet chaotic spot.
Arjuna, the Little Warrior
The baby, called Arjuna, arrived a day before the due date, spry enough to survive 24 °C in a naked veil for 20 minutes before the family hit the hospital.
Hospital Arrival—Smooth Sailing
- The trio arrived at the hospital within 20 minutes of the birth.
- A med‑team, including midwives, nurses, and even security officers, was on standby.
- At the entrance, Sindhu’s husband cut the umbilical cord—“All good, the baby and I are healthy,” she posted.
A Touch of Humor
“He isn’t named McQueen because he was born on the highway—Steve McQueen is his dad’s favorite actor,” Sindhu chuckled. The birth certificate even lists the exact location: Inside a Jeep on the PIE after Anak Bukit Flyover.
Whether you’d laugh, cry, or both, this story is a wild ride that proves mom instincts can sometimes create new highways for life.
