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4-year-old helps epileptic pregnant mother by calling 911

By Andrew V. Pestano

KALAMAZOO, Mich., Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Calise Manning, 4, called 911 while her pregnant mom was having a seizure.

"She's shaking and she's having a baby," Calise told a 911 operator. "She really needs help."

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Centerria Manning, Calise's mother, was 9-months pregnant at the time of her seizure on Wednesday. Centerria's fiance was at work at the time.

Calise knew what to do in an emergency situation because her mother, aware of her epilepsy, taught her young daughter how to respond to her seizures.

"Mommy, help is on the way, okay?" Calise could be heard saying in the 911 recording. They were taken to a hospital by ambulance.

"It was really good to ride in the ambulance with mom, " she said. "She was really proud of me,"

On Friday, Calise's new baby brother TJ Manning was born.

"He's cute and I really love him," Calise said.

The 911 dispatcher will recommended Calise receive an award for bravery.

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