Delivery of a baby when no medical help is available. Emergency childbirth is sometimes needed when access to medical help is blocked, or when the labor is proceeding faster than expected. Childbirth is a natural process that should normally proceed without interference, and bystanders should intervene only when necessary. It is never advisable to try to delay delivery. Simple first aid measures that can assist a mother who is delivering a baby without medical assistance include calling 911, making the woman comfortable, and keeping her calm.