Ambulance Birth in Waterville | Portland Maine News

An ambulance crew in Waterville just delivered a baby mid-transit — the second time since their city’s only labor and delivery unit shut down. Trained for emergencies, they handled the high-stakes birth like pros, even as parents now face longer drives to birthing centers. With over a dozen local units closing nationwide in the past decade, this moment highlights both the grit of first responders and the growing gaps in maternal care access. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wmtw.com/article/waterville-ems-assists-delivery-baby-for-second-time-since-closure-of-citys-labor-and-delivery-unit/73747241 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a96aec38aca3a0d5 Report issues to [email protected].