Horsham parents reunite with ambulance team after emergency home birth
SECAmb staff for delivered their daughter Rosie.
Kira and Dan, from Horsham, have reunited with the ambulance staff who helped deliver their baby Rosie at home following an emergency.
Rosie, now five months old, was born on the evening of 22nd September 2025, after Kira experienced sudden frequent contractions and the couple called 999. Emergency Medical Advisor Kelly Little guided them over the phone until ambulance crews arrived at their home.
Paramedic Ben Hemmings and Trainee Associate Ambulance Practitioner Kasey Tullet were first on the scene, followed closely by Critical Care Paramedic Lee Davis and Newly Qualified Paramedic Megan Brown. Together, the team delivered baby Rosie safely.
“When we arrived, it was clear the baby was coming quickly, so our focus was on supporting Kira and Dan and making sure everything stayed as calm as possible,” Ben said. “Rosie arrived safely and did really well, and it was extra special to see how they’re all getting on five months later.”
Following Rosie’s delivery, Kira experienced heavy bleeding caused by postpartum haemorrhage—a condition affecting around seven per cent of maternal deaths in the UK. Lee explained the urgency of addressing the situation:
“Postpartum haemorrhage can happen unexpectedly, so it was important we treated Kira promptly and transferred her to hospital as soon as it was safe to do so.”
The family recently reunited with Kelly and members of the team at SECAmb’s Gatwick Make Ready Centre to express their gratitude. Kira described the experience:
“It wasn’t how we expected our first birth to go, but everyone was so calm and reassuring, and we couldn’t have asked for a better team. We’re incredibly grateful for the care we received.”
Dan shared his appreciation: “From the moment we called 999, everyone was so professional and kind. Meeting the team again and being able to say thank you properly meant a lot to us.”
Consultant Midwife Dawn Kerslake added: “Although postpartum haemorrhage is rare, it can become life-threatening if not treated quickly. Our clinicians are highly trained to recognise the signs and act immediately, providing urgent care and arranging safe transfer to hospital. This fast response can make all the difference.”
Kira and Dan are now enjoying life as a family of three and were delighted to introduce Rosie to the team who helped bring her into the world.