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Ammon
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Ammon
Pregnant news anchor stays on air during labor
Ammon News - Local news co-anchor Olivia Jaquith went ahead with a three-hour morning newscast even after her labor contractions began and her water broke, keeping viewers updated about the coming birth of her first baby. 'We do have some breaking news this morning literally,' co-anchor Julia Dunn said at the top of the CBS6 Albany broadcast Wednesday morning. 'Olivia's water has broke, and she is anchoring the news now in active labor.' 'Early labor, early labor,' replied Jaquith, who was two days past her due date. Jaquith stayed on air as Dunn kept recording on Facebook Live. 'I'm happy to be here, and I'll stay on the desk for as long as I possibly can,' Jaquith said. 'But if I disappear, that's what's going on.' Jaquith had the option of going home, but she told the Times-Union that she decided to pass the time at her job rather than "nervously waiting around at the hospital.' 'Having the entire morning team alongside me cracking jokes helped me get through contractions much easier,' she said in a text to the newspaper.
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
US news anchor delivers news, then baby
Despite contractions reportedly happening just minutes apart, anchor Julia Jaquith remained composed throughout the three-hour newscast. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM CBS6 ALBANY/YOUTUBE Ms Olivia Jaquith had more than just headlines to mull over when she turned up for her morning newscast on May 21 . The CBS6 Alba ny co-anchor showed up for work ready to report the news - only to become it after she found herself in the early stag es of labour minute s before going live. Her water broke in the ne wsroom bathroom j ust before the broadcast, but the award-winning presenter decided to stick it out and do what she does best. Her co-anchor Julia Dunn ' broke' the news with some light-hearted banter. 'We do have some breaking news this morning,' Ms Dunn said. 'Literally, Olivia's water has broke, and she is anchoring the news now in active labour,' she added, while describing the studio as a 'delivery countdown zone'. Ms Jaquith added: 'I'm happy to be here, and I'll stay on the desk for as long as I possibly can. But if I disappear, that's what's going on.' She kept things light between traffic updates and weather reports. 'I don't know what's going on, this is my first time, I'm new here,' she joked. Viewers were treated to cheeky ticker headlines like 'Baby Watch' and 'Days Past Due Date: 2'. Funny ticker headlines like 'Baby Watch' were flashed on-screen during the morning show on May 21. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM CBS6 ALBANY/YOUTUBE At one point, Ms Jaquith turned to the weatherman to ask if conditions were favourable for a hospital dash. His response? 'Not so great,' he said, although he vowed he 'd fireman-carry her there himself , if needed. Instead of taking a coffee break, Ms Jaquith winked and called it a 'water break'. Despite contractions reportedly happening just minutes apart , the seasoned anchor remained composed throughout the three-hour newscast - laughing, chatting, and sticking to the rundown like it was just another day at the office. Ms Jaquith, who won a regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Writing, later told the Times-Union that being surrounded by her newsroom colleagues made the experience easier - and much funnier. On May 22, the day after the broadcast, she officially shared the real breaking news: her son, Quincy, had arrived. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Woman power: Pregnant anchor goes live in labour and completes 3-hour broadcast– here's what happened
Since the beginning of time, society has told women what they can't do. That they're too emotional for leadership. That motherhood and ambition can't coexist. That giving a woman responsibility is a risk because she'll choose her family over her work. These doubts aren't new. They're as old as history itself. And yet, women have always shown up. In war, in politics, in homes, in offices– and yes, even in labour. Centuries ago, Rani Lakshmibai led an army with her child strapped to her back, fighting for her land, her people, and her dignity. And today, in a completely different kind of battle, a woman walked into a newsroom in New York, went into early labour just minutes before going live, and still chose to anchor the entire morning show. Because that's what women do. They don't step back– they carry forward. Whether it's the weight of a nation or the responsibility of a live broadcast, they show up– fully, fiercely, and often without asking for credit. Olivia Jaquith didn't ask for applause. She didn't make a statement. She simply did her job– with a steady voice, a smile on her face, and contractions in the background. And in doing so, she reminded the world once again: no one needs to ask if women can do it all. They already are. Water breaks, but the broadcast goes on Olivia Jaquith, who presents the morning news on WRGB, a CBS affiliate in Schenectady, was already two days past her due date when she arrived at the studio on May 21. Around 4:15 a.m., her water broke inside the restroom. Despite that, she chose to go ahead with the 6 a.m. broadcast as planned, NBC News reported. Opening the show, co-anchor Julia Dunn said on-air, 'We do have some breaking news this morning. Literally, Olivia's water has broken, and she is anchoring the news now in active labour.' Jaquith responded calmly and with a smile, 'Early labour. Early labour. Let's not get carried away.' Contractions begin, but so does the news According to what was shared on the broadcast, and as reported by NBC News, Dunn and the team were keeping track of Jaquith's contractions, initially believed to be around two minutes apart. Jaquith responded, 'No, well, there was one, but it's been a few minutes since then, so we're still in good shape.' Still committed to her role, Jaquith said, 'I'm happy to be here, and I'll stay on the desk for as long as I possibly can.' She also added, 'But if I disappear, that's what's going on.' Also speaking on a Facebook Live session with Dunn, Jaquith revealed that her water had broken inside the studio's bathroom, reported NBC News. When asked why she hadn't rushed to the hospital, she simply replied, 'I think I can get through a three-hour show.' Throughout the broadcast, her team supported her in small but meaningful ways– using on-screen text like 'Days Past Due Date: 2,' 'Baby Watch,' and 'Here Comes Baby P, Good Luck Olivia.' Handling it all with grace and humour Even as labour progressed, Jaquith remained composed and professional, occasionally adding light moments to the show. In one segment, she turned to the meteorologist and asked, 'If my baby does come today, Craig, how's the weather?' Later, during a coffee break cue, she added with a smile, 'Water break.' As the show moved forward, Dunn addressed the viewers who had joined in late: 'Olivia's water broke, and she's still here. She's been doing the entire show.' She then clarified, 'This is her decision to do this.' Jaquith replied, 'I'd rather be at work than at the hospital.' Show completed before heading to the hospital At 7:56 a.m., footage from WRGB showed Jaquith still seated at the anchor desk, nearly four hours after her labour had started. Dunn turned to her with a high-five and said, 'Whole show. Look at that. Three hours of news, in contractions. I think that's a first for CBS6.' Signing off with a sense of humour and strength, Jaquith told viewers, 'Well, hopefully I don't see you tomorrow, but make sure you join Julia.' Shared journey with co-anchor Interestingly, Jaquith's co-anchor Julia Dunn is also expecting. Back in March, Dunn had announced her second pregnancy via Instagram, sharing a picture with Jaquith– both of them smiling with their baby bumps. 'Every morning we have Chobani yoghurt together on the anchor desk,' she had written. It's a moment that speaks for itself– and one thing is clear: Jaquith has already made a strong case for why it's time to stop questioning whether women can 'have it all.' Because some of them already are. On Thursday, the anchor announced that her baby boy– her first child with her husband Tyn, had arrived, as reported by the New York Post.
Arab Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
Pregnant news anchor stays on air during labor
ALBANY, N.Y., May 24, (AP): Local news co-anchor Olivia Jaquith went ahead with a three-hour morning newscast even after her labor contractions began and her water broke, keeping viewers updated about the coming birth of her first baby. "We do have some breaking news this morning -- literally,' co-anchor Julia Dunn said at the top of the CBS6 Albany broadcast Wednesday morning. "Olivia's water has broke, and she is anchoring the news now in active labor.' "Early labor, early labor,' replied Jaquith, who was two days past her due date. Jaquith stayed on air as Dunn kept recording on Facebook Live. "I'm happy to be here, and I'll stay on the desk for as long as I possibly can,' Jaquith said. "But if I disappear, that's what's going on.' Jaquith had the option of going home, but she told the Times-Union that she decided to pass the time at her job rather than "nervously waiting around at the hospital.' "Having the entire morning team alongside me cracking jokes helped me get through contractions much easier,' she said in a text to the newspaper. The birth of her baby boy, Quincy, was announced Thursday.
1News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- 1News
Watch: Pregnant news anchor goes into labour while live on-air
Local news co-anchor Olivia Jaquith went ahead with a three-hour morning newscast even after her labour contractions began and her water broke, keeping viewers updated about the coming birth of her first baby. 'We do have some breaking news this morning -- literally,' co-anchor Julia Dunn said at the top of the CBS6 Albany broadcast Wednesday morning (local time). 'Olivia's water has broke, and she is anchoring the news now in active labour.' 'Early labour, early labour,' replied Jaquith, who was two days past her due date. Jaquith stayed on air as Dunn kept recording on Facebook Live. 'I'm happy to be here, and I'll stay on the desk for as long as I possibly can,' Jaquith said. 'But if I disappear, that's what's going on.' Jaquith had the option of going home, but she told the Times-Union that she decided to pass the time at her job rather than "nervously waiting around at the hospital.' 'Having the entire morning team alongside me cracking jokes helped me get through contractions much easier,' she said in a text to the newspaper. The birth of her baby boy, Quincy, was announced on Friday (NZ time).
