The policewoman, Hasliza Abdul Jalil, 25, assisted the woman to deliver the baby in a car at about 1.15pm.
It was learnt that the woman, from Klebang Putra, was being taken by her husband to Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital, to deliver the baby.
However, realising that they could not reach the hospital on time, the husband went to the police station to seek help.
An ambulance was then called to take the mother and baby to the hospital. Both of them were reported in stable condition.
Mother and baby receiving help
Meanwhile, Ipoh district police chief ACP Sum Chang Keong, when contacted, confirmed the incident and congratulated the policewoman for her deed.
Pictures and news of the incident have been uploaded on the Perak police Facebook account.
The newborn being held by the mother. Both mother and baby are reportedly in stable condition.
