Baby in stable condition Photo: CCTV

A 26-week pregnant woman recently gave birth on an airplane, and thankfully, there were medical professionals in the flight, making the woman and her baby safe and sound, which gave the newborn baby a name that signifies well-being.

A woman surnamed Zhang experienced an unexpected delivery on August 3, following an hour-long flight, CCTV reported. 

The flight crew called for help looking for medical personnel from fellow passengers. Fortunately, there was a nurse surnamed Chen from the neonatal department and two doctors from other hospitals aboard the same flight.

Chen said that when she hurried to the restroom, Zhang had delivered and was holding a hand-sized fetal membrane containing the placenta and the newborn baby. Later, Chen accompanied the pregnant woman to the hospital. 

Zhang and her husband named the newborn Sun Yian, symbolizing the newborn's life lived without danger.

CCTV