An officer who stopped near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Sunday morning to help what he thought was a trapped motorist quickly discovered that the vehicle’s passenger was in fact, Chicago police said in a statement. statement said.
The officer immediately called the Chicago Fire Department for help.
However, police could not wait for an ambulance as the baby had already been crowned.
“The officer was in the right place at the right time and was able to give birth to a baby boy,” police said.
The mother and her baby were transported to a nearby hospital and are both doing well, the statement said.
“Although we want to highlight this 25-year veteran officer and his exceptional work, he would prefer the spotlight to be focused on mother and son,” police said. “Congratulations to the new mother and happy birthday to the newborn baby boy.”