Satriano di Lucania celebrates first home birth in nearly 40 years

In Satriano di Lucania, Basilicata, a baby boy named Sebastiano Sileo was born at home on September 7, marking the first home birth in the town since 1987.

The birth occurred at 7:56 PM at the residence of Cristina Papa and Matteo Sileo. The process was assisted by the infant's uncle, Davide Sileo, a nurse, who managed the situation while receiving step-by-step guidance from the 112 emergency operations center via telephone.

Midwife Antonia Iallorenzi arrived on the scene to find the situation well-managed. Medical personnel arrived shortly after via ambulance to officially certify the birth. Both the mother and the baby are reported to be in good health. The event has been noted by the local community as a significant moment for the town, which has faced demographic challenges.