He then asked one of his daughters to bring a “normal” pair of scissors – a regular pair they found at home – which they washed before using to cut and tie the newborn’s umbilical cord. They also used a metal bowl to hold the placenta.
“We managed to shower, then went to the hospital, taking our own sweet time,” he continued.
At that point, Lim couldn’t help but react in shock, exclaiming, “Still take your own sweet time?”
When they finally arrived at the hospital and saw the gynaecologist, they were promptly scolded.
“The gynae scolded us a bit for safety and hygiene reasons, and the baby was kept in the observation room for about three days,” he said.
