Dudley mum thanks paramedics who saved baby's life after roadside birth
The baby girl was born in the family's car as they headed to hospital.
Last updated 12th Apr 2023
A Dudley mum who gave birth on her way to hospital has been reunited with paramedics who saved her baby's life.
Ameii-Lee Lockley went into labour in the car last month, as her husband Robert was driving to the hospital.
The couple from Coseley quickly realised that they wouldn’t make it and baby Chelsea made an early arrival in the car.
Paramedics Anna Lisowska and Marius Faraji were luckily passing-by when Robert, flagged them down at the roadside to help.
They realised the baby wasn't breathing, and quickly gave emergency treatment, saving the little girl's life.
On Thursday (6th April), the ambulance crew were reunited with Ameii-Lee and Robert, along with a happy and healthy one-month old Chelsea. Proud sisters Bethany and Amber were also present on the day.
Anna said: “A baby not breathing is something that every paramedic dreads. Despite my own emotions, I went into autopilot and used my training to the very best of my ability to help Chelsea.
“To be able to see and hold Chelsea in such incredible circumstances on Thursday is a feeling I simply cannot describe. This little girl will always have a special place in my heart.”
Marius added: “While Anna assisted Chelsea, I focussed on Ameii-Lee as well as being terrified for her baby, she was haemorrhaging, so also needed urgent medical attention.
“We don’t ordinarily know any further details about patients once they are handed over at hospital, so to be reunited with them and to see that our work that night was able to help this family felt amazing.”
Ameii-Lee said: "Everything was such a blur and I can remember being so scared for Chelsea and for myself, but I felt so relieved when Marius and Anna arrived and told me they would do all they could to keep us safe.
“Once home and recovered, I knew I had to do everything I could to track them down and thank them for saving mine and Chelsea’s life.
“To be able to thank them personally on Thursday was amazing and made me overwhelmed with emotion. We really cannot thank them enough.”