Baby born on US flight

A woman has given birth on a flight from Africa to Atlanta, providing passengers with some unique in-flight entertainment.

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Published 5 April 2012 10:46am

Updated 29 August 2013 3:44pm

Source: CNN

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Another passenger reported the woman screaming early on in the scheduled 12-hour Delta Airlines flight and crew prepared for the birth, collecting lubricant, gloves and sterilised scissors.

There just happened to be an OB-GYN on board who took over the delivery, helping the woman give birth to a healthy baby boy.

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