7-year old Alexa commended for raising the alarm for pregnant mum

Seven-year-old Alexa Green showed bravery beyond her years by calling 999 after her pregnant mum collapsed. She kept calm throughout and looked after her four-year-old sister until crews arrived.

Thanks to Alexa’s prompt actions, her mum was quickly transported to Ipswich Hospital for further treatment and care.

Alexa’s mum, Tori who was 28 weeks pregnant at the time of the incident in 2021, said that she had just put Alexa and her younger daughter Keira in the bath when she had an epileptic seizure.

Jon and Tori Green (with baby Jasper), Alexa and EEAST Chief Executive Tom Abell 

“Alexa got her sister out of the bath, put a pillow under my head and called 999,” she said.
“She was able to give my age, our address and describe my condition.
“I’ve listened to the recording of the phone call, and while she was obviously upset, she kept her head and told them everything she needed to know.
“When the ambulance arrived, she was able to show the crew how to get into my phone and call my husband.”
Tori was admitted to hospital and released the same day, and later gave birth to Jasper, now aged 18 months. She’s very proud of how Alexa acted to both to my situation and to make sure her sister was safe: “I don’t know where Alexa got all the knowledge of what to do from. She can be a crazy kid like any child her age, but she is very caring and nurturing, and it wouldn’t surprise me if she later considered a career in the caring professions.”

Alexa, now 9, has been given the Chief Officer Commendation for her actions.
Tom Abell, Chief Executive of EAST, said: “Alexa’s quick thinking and calm response helped avert a more serious incident, and she displayed many of the qualities we look for in the ambulance service.
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