On Monday afternoon (27 December) PC Ryan Holden was approached by a man who said his baby had just been born and he needed some assistance.
PC Holden called through for support and was joined at the address just outside Market Harborough by PC Steve Winn and PC James Day.
The officers took control of the phone conversation with the East Midlands Ambulance Service dispatcher and following medical advice, they were able to tie the umbilical cord, ensure there was no excessive bleeding and using their own life skills and experience, wrap the baby in warm blankets to help keep him warm.
The officers also supported mum Jade, who was in some shock, by keeping her warm and encouraging her to keep calm.
An ambulance crew promptly arrived and officers left them to take over at the address.
PC Holden said: “This was a career first for all three of us and certainly wasn’t what we expected to be dealing with when we started the shift that day but we were pleased we were able to help this young family with the arrival of their first child.
“We returned to the house to provide the new family with some flowers and a card and it’s brilliant to hear that Jade, Sam and baby Freddie are doing well.”
Mum Jade said: “I am very proud of Sam and how he brought Freddie into the world before running outside and flagging down the first officer who came to help. It’s lovely that we are able to be a part of such a good and positive news story and I can’t thank the officers enough for their help.”