On Wednesday, an unexpected event unfolded at Miami International Airport (MIA) when a pregnant woman suddenly went into labor while passing through a security checkpoint. To the astonishment of onlookers, she delivered a baby boy right there on the spot.
The airport staff and firefighters responded swiftly, providing assistance to the woman as emergency services were contacted. A video shared by Telemundo 51 on Instagram captures the moment as personnel, wearing gloves, gently placed the newborn on his mother's lap and comforted her by touching her forehead. Shortly after the birth, both mother and child were transported to a nearby hospital for medical evaluation.
As of now, further details regarding the mother's identity or the baby's health status remain undisclosed.
History Repeats Itself at MIA
This isn't the first time such an incident has occurred at the Miami terminal. Back in 2021, a similar situation unfolded when another woman gave birth to a baby girl, aided by airport workers, Miami-Dade police officers, and firefighting personnel. In a touching tribute to the airport, the mother chose to name her daughter Mia, echoing the airport's code, MIA.