911 Dispatcher Helps Dad Deliver Baby
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Updated: 12:49 AM Jul 15, 2009
911 Dispatcher Helps Dad Deliver Baby
Amy Giegrich's husband called 911 when his wife's water broke around 3 a.m. Tuesday. Seven minutes later, the baby was born before paramedics could even arrive.
Posted: 11:52 AM Jul 14, 2009
Reporter: Mindy Stone
Email Address: mstone@kktv.com
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Dad and baby are doing well after he was forced to deliver his new baby on the phone with a 911 dispatcher.
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An El Paso County 911 dispatcher says it was nerve wracking helping a couple deliver their baby at home.

Amy Giegrich's husband called 911 when his wife's water broke around 3 a.m. Tuesday. Seven minutes later, the baby was born before paramedics could even arrive.

The 911 dispatcher got a chance to meet the family Tuesday morning at a Colorado Springs hospital.

HeatherLynn Schreier says she initially thought it was a domestic violence call because she heard screaming in the background. But, then she heard the man say my wife is in labor. Schreier says she followed written instruction the 911 dispatcher center has available to help walk Shawn Giegrich Senior through the delivery process.

"Keeping him calm was important and making sure mom was okay. Once baby was delivered making sure she was ok too. It was nerve wracking. But, its such a privilege to be here and see what happens in the end," said 911 Dispatcher HeatherLynn Schreier.

This is the couple's fourth child. They named her Faith Marie. She weighed in at 6 pounds, 1.5 ounces. Mom and baby are doing well.


Latest Comments

Posted by: Harmony Location: Colorado Springs on Aug 1, 2009 at 09:14 PM

Great job Heatherlynn!!! What an incredible call that must have been! What an honor to help a family bring baby #4 into the world...amazing girl...I am proud of you! I sure hope I get you on the other line if I ever have a 911 emergency!
Posted by: charlotte Boring Location: 80915 on Jul 15, 2009 at 04:14 PM

i am so proud of u Uncle and auntie i love u guys give that baby kisses from me! hope to here from u soon!
Posted by: Quinn Location: Peyton on Jul 15, 2009 at 11:11 AM

Nice job to everyone. Congrats on your new baby. Nice to see a good story with a great ending.
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