Special Delivery at Miami International Airport: Baby Born in Seating Lounge
Emergency Medical Call at MIA
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a medical call at Miami International Airport on Tuesday evening, just after 5 p.m. The call was made when a female passenger’s water broke, and she started giving birth in the ticketing area, near Checkpoint 1 in the pre-security area.
911 Calls Capture the Moment
911 calls captured the moments after the woman went into labor. The calls show the dispatchers and fire rescue officials responding to the emergency. "Responding to Door 3, pregnant female. Possible miscarriage outside of Door 3 departures," said a 911 dispatcher.
Newborn Delivered and Handled with Care
Video shows the newborn peeking out from a blanket as his mother is being helped by multiple agencies. The baby is seen in the mom’s arms as she’s being comforted by one of the officers. "It’s alive! It’s alive?" said an official to a 911 operator. "Yeah!" said another official.
Mother and Baby Rushed to Hospital
Paramedics rushed the woman and child to a local hospital. The 911 operator worked to locate the ambulance to take the new mom and her baby to the hospital. "Rescue 40. Your ETA? Baby was delivered, Rescue 40?" said the female 911 operator.
Airport Employee’s Reflections
One airport employee told 7News they believe the mom was in between flights to go to another state when her water broke. The employee wondered how different it would’ve been if the baby had been born mid-flight.
Update on Mother and Baby
As of late Tuesday night, there is no word on the mother or her baby’s conditions.
Conclusion
The unexpected delivery at Miami International Airport highlights the importance of quick response and medical care in emergency situations. The new mom and baby are in good hands, and we wish them a speedy recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where did the woman give birth?
A: The woman gave birth in the ticketing area, near Checkpoint 1 in the pre-security area of Miami International Airport.
Q: How long did it take for paramedics to arrive?
A: According to the 911 calls, paramedics were approximately seven minutes away from the location.
Q: What was the condition of the mother and baby after the delivery?
A: As of late Tuesday night, there is no word on the mother or her baby’s conditions.
