December 13th 2024.
A young family from Perth is overjoyed by an unexpected early Christmas gift - the birth of their baby girl in the front seat of their car. The couple, who live in Singleton, were on their way to the hospital when their daughter, Billie, decided she couldn't wait any longer to make her entrance into the world. As they were just around the corner from their home, they pulled over and welcomed their little bundle of joy right there in the car.
This was definitely not the birth plan that Mia Kaston had envisioned for her second child. She had just seen her midwife that morning, at 40 weeks and 3 days pregnant, and was told that she was about 3 to 4 centimeters dilated. The midwife predicted that the baby would arrive in a few days, so Mia went home to rest. Little did she know, her baby had other plans.
An hour later, Mia started experiencing irregular contractions. Her partner, Callum Rule, called the hospital but was advised to stay at home for a little while longer. However, within 15-20 minutes, things escalated quickly. Mia's contractions became more intense and it was clear that they needed to leave for the hospital. They quickly packed their car, but then Mia's water broke at 2pm, increasing the urgency to get to the hospital.
The couple had only been on the road for three minutes when Mia had two big contractions. She tried to hold on and wait until they reached the hospital, but her body had other plans. On the third contraction, about a kilometer from home, their baby girl "just fell out," as Mia fondly recalls with a laugh.
Despite the joy and excitement of their daughter's arrival, the family was not out of the woods yet. Mia lost two liters of blood and they had to race to the hospital. Once they arrived, the adrenaline wore off and the reality of what had just happened sunk in. The paramedics asked the couple what they had and they realized they didn't even know the gender of their baby. One of the paramedics checked and confirmed that they had a beautiful baby girl.
It wasn't long before the whole family was reunited - Mia, her newborn baby, a besotted big sister, and a proud and amazed father. Callum couldn't find the words to describe how impressed and proud he was of Mia for going through such an incredible birth experience. He was in awe of her strength and bravery.
The happy family is now recovering and enjoying their newest addition. They are grateful for the quick actions and support of the paramedics who helped them through the frenzied birth. As they settle into their new routine with a newborn, they are also thankful for the 9News app, which keeps them up to date on all the latest news, sports, politics, and weather. It's available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play, making it easy to stay informed on the go.
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