Parents meet 'heroes' who helped deliver baby

Paramedics said seeing a happy and healthy baby was the best part of their job

A Kent couple have been reunited with the ambulance team who helped deliver their baby boy earlier this summer.

Parents Becky and Nathan met paramedics Aidan and Richard and emergency medical advisor Adam from South East Coast Ambulance Service, who helped deliver their son Elliot in the living room of their family home in Dover on 1 August.

"Elliot has a very exciting birth story," said Becky, also mum to five-year-old Lexi.

"Everything happened so quickly."

'Best part of our job'

Becky was 40 weeks pregnant and first thought she was experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions, which prepare the body for true labour.

However, shortly before 23:00 BST, her contractions became stronger and just two minutes apart.

Husband Nathan dialled 999 and was connected to Adam in the control room who guided him through what to do while an ambulance was dispatched.

Paramedics Aidan and Richard arrived at the couple's home and by 23:34 baby Elliot was born, weighing 8lb (3.6kg).

Husband Nathan dialled 999 and was connected to Adam in the control room

Mum and baby were taken to William Harvey Hospital in Ashford for checks before returning home the following day.

"I can't thank everyone enough for how calm, kind, and reassuring they were," said Becky.

Paramedic Aidan said it was a "special" moment to see the family again.

"Elliot's arrival was fast, but everything went really smoothly. Seeing him happy and healthy is the best part of our job."