Grangemouth supermarket worker delivers his own baby at home

When Aaron Davidson’s wife Arlene went into labour, the couple couldn’t get into hospital in time.

The Grangemouth resident, who works at the town’s Asda store, proceeded to call 999 and follow instructions over the phone while Arlene's mum Alison held her hand.

As he reflected on the frantic moments before daughter Melissa was born, Aaron (31) credited the call handler for the help she provided.

The Dock Road store’s fresh manager said: “I can’t thank that lady enough. She was amazing and I'll probably never, ever know who she was.

“She was definitely a lifesaver that day as I didn't really have a clue what I was doing.

“As you can imagine I was stressed out to the max, but I had no choice in the matter and had to do what I had to do!

“I was on loudspeaker so Arlene could hear and I was just saying ‘push, push, push’ while Alison held her hand.

“From the time I phoned 999 to Melissa being born was about eight minutes – a very, very quick eight minutes!”

Asda Grangemouth store manager Kevin McPhee said: “It must have been both fantastic and terrifying for Aaron at the same time!

“It was certainly an experience for him – one that he'll never forget.

“He's done incredibly well and baby and mum are doing great so we're all so chuffed for him. It's a lovely story!”

Baby Melissa weighed in at a healthy 8lb 6oz.

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