Baby born mid-air on Delta flight before landing at Portland International Airport
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Updated · KATU · Apr 25
Baby born mid-air on Delta flight before landing at Portland International Airport
11 articles · Updated · KATU · Apr 25
The birth occurred on Delta flight 478 from Atlanta about 30 minutes before arrival, with a doctor, two nurses, and flight attendants assisting the delivery.
Emergency services met the plane at Portland International Airport, finding both mother and newborn in stable condition. The crew’s medical training and quick response were credited for the positive outcome.
Delta Airlines expressed gratitude to the crew and medical volunteers, emphasizing customer health and safety as a top priority and extending best wishes to the new family.
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