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Fort Drum Medic Delivers His Own Baby In Car

Story Published: Feb 10, 2012 at 6:33 PM EDT

Story Updated: Feb 13, 2012 at 7:14 AM EDT

Sergeant First Class Antwan Williams is your typical proud father and Kal-El is a normal baby boy.

"He's 8 pounds, 7 ounces," said Antwan.

But the way Kal-El came into this world last week is anything but typical. 

Kal-El was born in the family car, delivered by his father. 

Andrea Williams' contractions were close together as the couple sped down Route 26 to the hospital and it became evident that baby Kal-El couldn't wait.

So Antwan pulled over.

"When I looked and saw that the head was out it wasn't time to be nervous anymore.  It was time to help my wife and son out. He shot on out.  I don't know if she pushed or he just jumped out like Superman, but he came," said Antwan.

Kal-El gave out a cry - a good sign.

"I wrapped him in a towel and put him on her chest," said Antwan.

Then he grabbed a shoelace, tied off the umbilical cord and waited for an ambulance to arrive.

"It happened so fast and you know after the baby was born, the first thing that came to my mind was I had the baby in the car, you know, I just had the baby in the car," said Andrea.

As an army medic, Antwan had the training to deliver a baby, but never thought he'd have to.

Plus, he never imagined the family car would become the delivery room.

"We didn't think it has all that room to do all of that," said Antwan.

Andrea and Kah-El were both okay.

A few days later, the joy hasn't worn off. 

"It's like I'm glowing inside and it doesn't turn off," said Antwan.

"Life is good," said Andrea.

By the way, Kal-El is the given name of comic book hero Superman. 

Editor's note: In our video report, we mistakenly identify Antwan as Specialist First Class. He is a Sergeant First Class.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
, Watertown, NY

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