Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Chicago Father Delivers Baby Girl in Car on the Way to Hospital
Ashwin Avasarala and his wife, Jasmine Kwong, were on their way to the hospital when Jasmine's labor progressed rapidly.
They were driving to the hospital, dropped their toddler at daycare and thought they had enough time.
However, baby Aira decided to arrive sooner.
Ashwin helped deliver his daughter, Aira, in the car.
Paramedics arrived to assist, and the baby was taken to the hospital.
The baby stayed in the NICU for one day and the parents and baby were discharged after three days.
The baby was born near Michigan Avenue.
Ashwin Avasarala delivered his baby daughter in their car.
Jasmine Kwong began experiencing contractions around 5:00 am on September 15.
The couple was en route to the hospital when the delivery occurred.
The birth took place near Michigan Avenue in Chicago.
Medical staff assisted after the birth.
- Who
- Ashwin Avasarala and Jasmine Kwong
- What
- Ashwin Avasarala delivered his baby daughter in their car.
- When
- September 15, around 8:30 am.
- Where
- Near Michigan Avenue, Chicago
- Why
- The mother went into labor unexpectedly.
Joyful Experience
Unexpected Circumstances
Speed of Delivery
Joyful Experience
Rapid progression of labor.
Unexpected Circumstances
Sudden and unexpected birth during transit.
- Parents
- Ashwin Avasarala and Jasmine Kwong
- Baby's Name
- Aira
- Location of Birth
- Car, near Michigan Avenue, Chicago
- Date of Birth
- September 15
- Hospital
- NICU
- Hospital Stay
- Baby: 1 day in NICU, Discharged after 3 days; Parents: 3 days
