Health & Fitness

Pittsburgh Paramedics Help Deliver Baby

Two Pittsburgh paramedics helped deliver a baby who decided to come into the world a little early.

(Renee Schiavone/Patch)

March 1, 2022

Two Pittsburgh paramedics helped deliver a baby who decided to come into the world a little early.

Find out what's happening in Pittsburghfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

The Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS said medics Dan Sprouse and Brianna Kramer heard over the radio that a baby was unexpectedly on its way and got to the scene within minutes.

The bureau said the mom did all the work before EMS got there, but the paramedics cut the cord and performed medical assessments and care that she would have gotten at a hospital under normal circumstances.

Find out what's happening in Pittsburghfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.