Emergency (?) baptism

Question

Hi yall!

I’m 34w with my third baby and she may be here sooner rather than later. I’m just wondering if it’s normal/customary to call a priest or have an emergency baptism for preemies?

I don’t want to be overly cautious and call a priest to the hospital if it’s not necessary, but I’m really not sure what the line is. Do I only call for an emergency/urgent baptism if she’s having trouble or should I call if she’s premature even if she seems fine just in case?

Apologies, I’m an adult convert and this is the first time I’ve dealt with this particular situation

Posted Jun 8, 2026, 10:13 PM UTC

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