Aberdeenshire couple welcome baby in Asda car park after dramatic hospital dash

A couple from Aberdeenshire left an Asda supermarket with more than they bargained for after welcoming their son in the store’s car park.

Michael Bremner delivered his son William into the world under the bright lights after his wife Dinara went into labour while on their way to hospital in Aberdeen.

Dad-of-two Michael had been working away in Fraserburgh when Dinara called to say her waters had broken.

After the frantic journey home, the couple realised the contractions were intensifying.

After arranging for his mother to look after their daughter Beth, the expectant parents set off for the maternity hospital in Aberdeen – but they soon realised that they wouldn’t make it there in time.

Michael phoned the hospital to ask what to do and was told to pull over somewhere safe and call 999. It was then he decided that the car park of Asda Huntly was the perfect place.

Michael Bremner, wife, Dinara and baby William Supplied

“I saw the bright lights of the Asda car park and thought it would be the perfect spot as the ambulance would find its way to it quite easily”, he said.

The call handler talked him through what to do, and in no time, Dinara gave birth to 9lb 2oz William in the reclined front passenger seat.

Michael said: “It was a wee bit scary, but it was okay. The guy on the phone told us what to do; he was great.”

They wrapped William in a jumper and kept the engine running to keep him warm while waiting for the ambulance, which arrived within five minutes. Dinara and William were taken to the hospital, with Michael following behind.

“William went three days in hospital without a name. We did consider George because of the Asda connection, but we went with William in the end,” Michael added.

When store manager Linda found out about the unexpected arrival, she took a bouquet of flowers to their home and then invited the family to the store so she could give them a hamper full of baby goodies.

Linda Morrison added: “”We just wanted to do something a bit special – it’s not every day that a baby’s born in your car park.

“William was just beautiful, and he was giving me smiles. I was delighted to meet them.”