A Ghanaian Media personality, Nancy Adobea Anane said the baby was due to late February, but was born on Sunday January 30.
She added that Dr. Ansah Addo, a Ghanaian practicing in the United States made himself available when the pilot called for assistance of medical personnel on board, with assistance from the whole flight crew, the baby boy was delivered 2hours to landing.
Nancy Adobea Anane wrote;
On board United Flight UA977 today, a lovely baby was born.
The baby who was due to late February decided to arrive 34,000 ft above sea level.
Dr. Ansah Addo a Ghanaian practice in the USA made himself available when the pilot called for assistance of medical personnel on board.
Wih the assistance from the whole United crew a bouncy baby boy was delivered 2hours to landing.
The flight was met on arrival by paramedics upon landing at the Washington Dulles international airport.
The baby and his mother are currently under medical care.