February 2, 2022

Celebrating a "Mid-Air Miracle"

Dr. Stephen Ansah-Addo stepped up to assist a fellow-passenger on United Airlines Flight 997

Dr. Ansah Addo
Photo credit: Nancy Adobea Anane

Kudos to U-M Dermatology Resident, Dr. Stephen Ansah-Addo who stepped up to assist a fellow-passenger on United Airlines Flight 997, when she went into premature labor during an 11+hour flight from Ghana to Washington D.C. on Sunday, January 30.

Dr. Ansah-Addo, together with two nurses (one a fellow-passenger from Ohio, the other a United flight attendant) assisted with the delivery of a healthy baby boy, who was born mid-flight at 34,000. “This is the reason why you go into medicine, to help people,” Ansah-Addo told ABC News.

News of the special delivery has spread quickly, reported by news outlets across the U.S. and the world. Many congratulations to the new mother, and to Dr. Ansah-Addo and to all on United 997 who shared in this remarkable experience!