India, Feb. 22 -- A Brussels Airlines flight departing from Dakar, Senegal, last week became the scene of an unexpected birth when an expectant mother went into labor shortly after takeoff. The airline later praised a crew member who assisted in the delivery, calling it a moment of true professionalism and care.

The mother-to-be informed the cabin crew that she was experiencing severe pain, prompting immediate action. Fortunately, a flight attendant named Joie, along with a doctor on board, assisted in the safe delivery of the baby. The tense moments quickly turned into joy when the newborn let out her first cry, reported the New York Post.

"The first few moments were tense-was she okay? Was she breathing? And then, the most beautiful s...