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M.B. Mack

Woman Waiting to Leave Florida Unexpectedly Gives Birth in Airport Lounge: 'It's Alive!'

[PHOTO FOR REPRESENTATION ONLY] MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 01: People gather their luggage after arriving at Miami International Airport on a plane from New York on February 01, 2021 in Miami, Florida. An executive order signed by U.S. President Joe Biden last week mandates mask-wearing on federal property and on public transportation as part of his plan to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

A Florida woman traveling out of town unexpectedly gave birth to a baby boy in the ticketing area of Miami International Airport.

Just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, a female passenger at Miami's largest airport went into labor in the pre-security area, causing airport staff and emergency responders to jump into action.

Just after the woman's water broke, a group of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, police officers, U.S. Customs, Border Protection agents, and airport staff all responded to the situation quickly.

At first some thought the woman was experiencing a miscarriage.

"Responding to Door 3, pregnant female. Possible miscarriage outside of Door 3 departures," a 911 dispatcher said. "Door 3 departures, Rescue 40."

As each individual assisted with the delivery, they soon found out she gave birth to a healthy baby boy.

"It's alive! It's alive?" an official told a 911 operator.

Following the birth, the mother and baby were taken to a nearby hospital for further care and evaluation.

Updates on their condition have not been provided.

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