We were ready and waiting - RPH issue statement after baby born in car park
They said they were delighted that mum and baby are both doing well.
A spokeperson for Royal Preston Hospital has issued a statement after a baby was born in a car in the car park.
What started out as a normal morning ended up with mum Lara Heyes giving birth in Royal Preston Hospital car park on Monday, May 18, to a beautiful baby boy named Brodie.
Despite his late, but early entrance, into the world, Brodie weighed a healthy 8lb 1oz much to the delight of his worried parents.
You can read all about Brodie’s dramatic entrance into the world here
Lara said: Brodie is safe and happy. He's a very good boy.
“I'll say to him that he made a dramatic entrance to the world but he completed our family perfectly.
“Everyone is shocked and finds it hard to believe but according to my friends I'm a superwoman so I'll take that compliment.”
We’re delighted that mum and baby are both doing well
A spokeperson for the hospital said the team has already been alerted of the incident and were waiting for the family when they arrived.
They said: “The team from triage were waiting for the family when they arrived.
“We’re delighted that mum and baby are both doing well.
“Although less common for a baby to be born outside of our maternity unit, our teams are always ready to respond quickly and provide support wherever it’s needed.
“The midwives were in close contact with the mother when labour progressed quickly and were waiting at the entrance to provide immediate care to the family on arrival at the maternity unit.”
They added: “Having a baby is a very special moment, even when it doesn’t quite go to plan and our teams are trained to provide flexible and personal maternity care whatever the circumstances in a calm, caring and professional manner.
“All of the teams would like to reiterate their congratulations to the family on their new arrival.”