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Newborn baby revived by Dublin Fire Brigade after "unexpected" home birth

The dramatic situation unfolded near Tallaght at the weekend.

09/05/2013. Dublin Scenes. Pictured a Dublin Fire File photo Sam Boal / Rollingnews.ie Sam Boal / Rollingnews.ie / Rollingnews.ie

AN UNEXPECTED HOME birth in west Dublin has had a happy ending after the arrival of Dublin Fire Brigade.

In the wake of the home birth, which happened in the Tallaght area at the weekend, the newborn baby stopped breathing.

However, the attending ambulance crew and fire officers, who included an advanced paramedic amongst their ranks, were able to resuscitate the baby and take care of the mother.

Mother and baby are understood to be doing fine.

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    Sep 8th 2013, 8:20 AM

    He could’ve just fallen asleep, , had a heart attack or the brakes failed? It could’ve been ANYTHING denise but you jump straight to drugs. Unless you know for sure don’t speculate. Respect for the dead is called. RIP.

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    Sep 8th 2013, 7:24 AM

    R.I.P

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    Sep 8th 2013, 7:59 AM

    Some poor family waking up to this heartbreaking news. RIP.

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    Sep 8th 2013, 9:43 AM

    RIP mate x

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    Sep 8th 2013, 10:51 AM

    Poor guy, RIP.

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    Sep 8th 2013, 11:49 AM

    Another death on Irish roads in the early hours. Can the RSA or the Gardai do anything to counter this never ending cycle.

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