Baby Born at Police Station

Topic: Pregnancy and Childbirth

A baby girl was born in a police station driveway in Queensland.

Police were returning to the station when a man flagged them down for help.

The man's partner was in the car and about to give birth.

They were on the way to the hospital but didn't make it in time.

Baby Lyla was born seven minutes after police arrived.

Constable Jenna Ziviani helped deliver the baby with guidance from an ambulance officer.

Constable Ziviani said it was a special moment.

The ambulance officer on the phone was very helpful and calm.

Constable Ziviani was guided through the birth process by the officer.

Paramedics arrived soon after and took the family to the hospital.

The mother and baby are now happy and healthy at home.

A senior police officer said it was her first time seeing a birth in 27 years.

She was very happy and said it was a celebration.

The police delivered the baby in the station's driveway.

Another officer said it was meant to be and a beautiful story.

The officers were not trained to deliver babies but knew how to respond.

They were grateful the mother and baby were doing well.

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