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Flight attendant Jennifer Joie quickly assessed the situation and realised this wasn’t just a case of discomfort, these were contractions.
Two passengers, a doctor and a 22-year-old nurse, stepped up to help. (Photo Credit: Instagram)
Most passengers expect a smooth take-off, a few snacks and maybe a nap on their flight. But on a recent Brussels Airlines flight, one mother-to-be got a surprise she’d never forget. Shortly after departing from Dakar, Senegal, a pregnant woman named Ndeye alerted the crew that she was in “severe pain,” according to a post by the airline on LinkedIn. Flight attendant Jennifer Joie quickly assessed the situation and realised this wasn’t just a case of discomfort, these were contractions. She immediately put out a call for medical professionals onboard and two passengers—a doctor and a 22-year-old nurse—stepped up to help.
Together, they guided Ndeye through breathing exercises as her labour progressed. Then, her water broke. Pilots swiftly turned the plane back towards Dakar, but before they could land, baby Fanta had already made her entrance into the world.
“The first moments were tense – was she okay? Was she breathing? And then, the most beautiful sound filled the cabin: her first cry,” the airline wrote in their post on LinkedIn. “Holding baby Fanta in her arms as they landed in Dakar is a moment Jennifer will never forget. Stories like these remind us that being cabin crew is more than just flying—it’s about caring for people, no matter the situation,” they added.
Thankfully, the doctor confirmed that both mum and baby were healthy. Jennifer, who cradled little Fanta as the plane touched down, later reflected on the experience. “It was magical,” she said.
“As a cabin crew member, you train for everything, even childbirth—but nothing prepares you for the real thing. But we stayed calm, worked as a team and followed our procedures,” she explained.
She even joked that if she hadn’t chosen this career, she might have been a midwife instead.
Brussels Airlines proudly shared a heartwarming message on Instagram too, introducing baby Fanta and Jennifer to the world: “We hope to have you on board again one day,” their caption read.
“Beautiful teamwork. Welcome to the world baby,” wrote a user. “What a beautiful story, baby Fanta will love it,” wrote another user. “Now that’s what you call an unexpected in-flight delivery!” a user joked.
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