Relative of Cleveland Browns Player Gives Birth at Lucas Oil Stadium During Game
Newborn is niece of Browns' wide receiver David Bell, was unexpectedly delivered by medical staff present at the game after the mother went into labor while entering the stadium.
- A family member of Cleveland Browns wide receiver David Bell gave birth to a baby girl at Lucas Oil Stadium during a game against the Indianapolis Colts.
- The expecting mother, who initially intended to give birth before the game, went into labor upon entering the stadium. The baby was delivered with the aid of onsite medical staff.
- The newly born girl is Bell's niece. The receiver, a native of Indianapolis, referred to the birth as a 'blessing' and expressed anticipation to see the newborn when he returns to the city.
- This remarkable event has highlighted the readiness of stadium medical staff to handle unexpected situations. Advanced EMT Ashley Vlaskamp, one of the staff members who assisted in the delivery, noted that delivering a baby is not a situation they usually anticipate in their job.
- The statement released by Lucas Oil Stadium expressed their congratulations to the family and appreciation to their partners at IU Health, highlighting their preparedness for any medical situation at the stadium.