A Queensland couple has had a dramatic introduction to parenthood after giving birth on the side of the road.

The couple were en route to Caboolture Hospital, north of Brisbane, when the mother's labour progressed quickly and they had to pull over around North Lakes.

An ambulance was called but the father had to step in and help deliver the healthy baby around 1am, before paramedics could arrive.

The mother and baby were taken to hospital in a stable condition.

AAP

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