When Corporal Jason Lee with the Baton Rouge Police took on extra duty Saturday, he never imagined it would include delivering a healthy baby boy. Lt. L’ Jean McNeely said Lee was driving down Greenwell Springs Road when he was flagged down by the woman whose daughter was going into labor.
“He opened the door and there the baby was on his way. So he quickly sprang into action and assisted her in the delivery of the baby,” said McNeely.
Immediately after baby Noah was born, McNeely said Lee noticed that he was having difficulty breathing.
“Because he had the afterbirth in his mouth and his airway. He was able to use his finger and sweep the afterbirth out and the baby immediately started breathing and the rest is history,” said McNeely.
McNeely said it’s very fortunate that Lee was at the right place at the right time, and while it wasn’t Lee’s first time observing the miracle of birth.
“He has kids, so he’s been part of the process when his kids were delivered being in the room, but actually doing the work, yes this is his first time,” said McNeely.
Mom and baby are doing well, and Lee has visited them at the hospital several times. Lee will be recognized for his stork duties at the BRPD’s annual awards ceremony.
