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AN UNEXPECTED HOME birth in west Dublin has had a happy ending after the arrival of Dublin Fire Brigade.

In the wake of the home birth, which happened in the Tallaght area at the weekend, the newborn baby stopped breathing.

Responding to an unexpected home birth at the weekend, the fire engine and ambulance from Tallaght successfully resuscitated the 1/2 pic.twitter.com/IVkDCnQ3aA — Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) October 13, 2016 Source: Dublin Fire Brigade /Twitter

new born baby and managed the wellbeing of the mother. An Advanced Paramedic formed part of the response crew #FireEMS pic.twitter.com/Z6DZFA4qcR — Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) October 13, 2016 Source: Dublin Fire Brigade /Twitter

However, the attending ambulance crew and fire officers, who included an advanced paramedic amongst their ranks, were able to resuscitate the baby and take care of the mother.

Mother and baby are understood to be doing fine.