Passenger gives birth on board Portland-bound Delta flight 30 minutes before landing
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- A woman gave birth mid-flight on Delta flight 478 from Atlanta to Portland, with a doctor and two nurses on board assisting alongside flight attendants to deliver the baby safely.
- EMTs Tina Fritz and Caarin Powell improvised with limited supplies, using passenger blankets and a shoestring to assist in the delivery, which occurred about 30 minutes before landing.
- The mother and newborn were both reported in stable condition upon arrival, with emergency medical services meeting the plane at Portland International Airport.
- Passengers described the experience as surreal and praised the flight crew for their calm, organized response during the unexpected birth.
- Delta Airlines expressed gratitude to the crew and medical volunteers, emphasizing customer safety as a top priority and wishing the family well.
