Good catch! One Born Every Minute dad praised on Twitter

A new dad has been praised for his lightning reflexes on One Born Every Minute. Twitter erupted in praise of the quick-thinking dad after he was shown catching his son after his partner gave birth unexpectedly. Well, we mean she knew she was having the baby – but not quite that quick!

The Channel 4 documentary showed mum-to-be Kirsty going to the toilet during the birth of her son. When she feels the baby coming, she rushes back to bed – but not quickly enough. The baby suddenly pops out and dad Ian catches his son in one hand.

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