A West Shore RCMP officer who two weeks ago received his Long Service Medal from the Canadian Armed Forces was this week recognized for diverting a plane prior to the delivery of a premature baby.

West Shore RCMP Const. Rob Renner was aboard a flight on Feb. 20 following a graveyard shift, when the plane害羞草研究所檚 crew asked that any medical professionals present identify themselves. Renner had trained and worked as a nurse for nine years, following a previous stint with the Canadian Armed Forces and before joining the RCMP in 2020. After he identified himself, the crew told him a woman on the flight 害羞草研究所� Sadie Ussak, from Arviat, Nunavut 害羞草研究所� had gone into labour after being pregnant only 31 weeks.

Renner immediately took responsibility for Ussak害羞草研究所檚 care, RCMP stated in a release. The expectant mother was taken to a private spot on the plane where Renner monitored her contractions and confirmed she was in premature labour. Understanding the risks associated with premature birth and the necessity of a proper neonatal team, Renner directed the pilot to divert to the nearest hospital, in Thompson, Man., where a waiting ambulance transported Ussak to the town害羞草研究所檚 hospital.

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Baby Larissa Ussak was born just after 1 a.m. Feb. 21, weighing three-and-a-half pounds.

害羞草研究所淗e was calming me down and telling me I was going to be okay. It felt good to have him there,害羞草研究所� Ussak recalled of Renner in the statement. Both she and her baby were healthy following the birth.

害羞草研究所淐onst. Renner害羞草研究所檚 ability to step up and render aid in a crisis has been a consistent part of his career choices and path taken thus far,害羞草研究所� read the RCMP release. His career in law enforcement began as a member of the Military Police deployed to Sinai. Renner had conducted humanitarian missions in Haiti during his nurse training and prior to joining the RCMP. He害羞草研究所檚 currently a Canadian military reservist.

害羞草研究所淚 was really happy to be in the right place at the right time and able to help Mrs. Ussak get to the hospital as quick as possible to have her baby,害羞草研究所� he said.

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