When you think of Google Translate, you might thinking that it's great for finding the nearest restroom or where you can grab a cup of coffee, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.
Paramedics Gerry McCann and Shane Mulcahy were on route with a Congolese woman to Cork University Maternity Hospital in Ireland when there was a sudden change in plans. The baby wasn't waiting any longer, but she spoke Swahili, and very limited English.
Well quick thinking Gerry fired up Google Translate on his phone (hopefully an Android) and was able to communicate with her. The woman told him that she felt that she needed to push, and five minutes later she said she definitely needed to push. A few minutes later a very healthy baby girl was born in the back of the ambulance at 6:23 am on February 2nd.
Gerry asked the Mother if she had picked out a name for her new child, but she said she hadn't. He told her that since it was St Brigid's Day, she should name her Brigitte. She seemed keen on it, but we don't know for sure. However, we do know that the Mom and her new baby girl are home and doing well.
sources: joe.ie / The Corkman
