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Police, Medics Deliver Baby In Mother's Home

Both mother and baby were doing well as they were brought to an area hospital.

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The police officers and medics, who acted quickly to deliver a baby boy from the woman's living room on Tuesday.
The police officers and medics, who acted quickly to deliver a baby boy from the woman's living room on Tuesday. (Nassau County Police)

EAST MEADOW, NY — Nassau police assisted a pregnant woman giving birth on Tuesday morning.

The 34-year-old was in labor in her living room as police arrived at the East Meadow home, just before 9 a.m.

Nassau County police medics Katlyn Billian and Valerie Seidel were able to deliver the healthy baby boy. The medics cut the umbilical cord, suction and stimulate the baby.

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The mother and baby were assessed at home, before being transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.

They were both in stable condition and doing well, police said.

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Police officers Joseph Tuffarelli and Chris Makastchian also responded.

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