Harrowing crisis sparks woman to action
May 6, 2018
AMBRIDGE, Pa. (AP) — Fingertips of her index and middle fingers rhythmically compress his tiny chest.
"Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive."
Her baby, just several days shy of 9 months, isn't breathing. He's in cardiac arrest.
"Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive."
Color drains from plump, rosy cheeks. Lips turn blue. Tiny body goes limp.
"Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive."
Bridget Rohm is scared. Tears spill from her eyes. Though frantic, she focuses.
Now's not the time to panic. Every second counts.
"Mama Bear" instinct kicks in.
She presses hard, fast on her baby's chest.
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