Woman Gives Birth at Aquarium Before First Responders Arrive — and EMS Helped Guide Her Through the Birth Over the Phone

The woman, who has not been publicly identified, gave birth at the Aquarium Adventure at Wonders of Wildlife in Springfield, Mo., on Dec. 3

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  • A woman went into labor at Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium Adventure in Springfield, Mo., on Dec. 3
  • Mercy senior emergency medical dispatcher Eli Snider guided the woman and a companion through the birth over the phone
  • The woman has not been publicly identified

A woman delivered a baby at Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium Adventure in Springfield, Mo., on Dec. 3.

The woman, who has not been publicly identified, went into labor at approximately 3:30 p.m. local time, Springfield News-Leader reported. Springfield Fire Department and Mercy EMTs were alerted to the incident; however, the newborn made their arrival before first responders got to the scene.

Senior emergency medical dispatcher Eli Snider guided the mother’s companion through the birth over the phone — a call Snider said lasted about seven minutes, according to the outlet…

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