Suffolk County Police Officer Assists in Delivering Baby Girl

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The mother and baby were transported to a local hospital in good condition.

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A Suffolk County Fifth Precinct police officer helped deliver a baby in Patchogue early on the morning of Monday, September 2.
 
Officer Robert Burgos responded to a 911 call at approximately 2:51 a.m. for a 29-year-old woman in active labor at her home, located on Jennings Avenue. Officer Burgos assisted as Edith Punin gave birth to a baby girl, Kayla Maritza, who arrived at 3:00 a.m.
 
The mother and baby were transported to Stony Brook University Hospital via Patchogue Ambulance in good condition.