Baby Boy in US arrives in McDonald's parking lot, earns nickname "McFlurry"

According to media reports, a baby boy in US’s Wisconsin has been nicknamed "McFlurry", after his mother gave birth in the middle of a snowstorm at a McDonald's parking lot.

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US: A baby boy delivered in the middle of a snowstorm has earned the nickname "McFlurry" after being born in a McDonald's parking lot in the US state of Wisconsin.

How baby, who was born in McDonald's parking lot, named in McFlurry?

The surprise birth occurred on January 12 when Analysia Beck went into labor two weeks before her due date. At home, Beck woke up her husband Daniel after having contractions and asked him to drive her to the hospital immediately.

However, their newborn son, whose legal name is Micah Daniel Beck, had other plans. While on the way to the hospital, Beck realized the baby was coming fast. "I was like, 'No, it's happening right now. We need to pull over,'" she told local news outlet Fox 6 Milwaukee.

With no time to spare, Daniel pulled into the nearest McDonald's parking lot. Beck moved to the rear of their SUV and prepared to push. Within minutes, she gave birth as snow fell around them.

What happened when the baby was born?

By the time paramedics arrived, Micah had already been born. First responders Brianna Baltutis and Emily Mueller of the Hales Corners Fire Department rushed to wrap up mother and newborn in blankets to keep them warm.

Baltutis said delivering a baby before getting the mother to the hospital was a surprise. "For me, there are people who will go through the fire service for 30-plus years and they won't ever deliver a baby, so I think that's super, super cool," she remarked.

Due to the unique cold and snowy circumstances around Micah's birth in a McDonald's parking lot, Beck and Daniel bestowed their son with the fitting nickname "McFlurry." Other options they considered included "Mickey D's," "McBaby" and "Small Fry."

A thanks to Quick responders

While the birth didn't go as planned, Beck was thankful for the quick assistance of first responders in the parking lot. Micah joins his two older siblings in the Beck family.

The surprise parking lot delivery serves as a memorable story for the Beck family and the paramedics involved. Micah will likely enjoy hearing the unlikely circumstances of his wintry birth when he grows up.