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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Olivia Jaquith ‘Shocked' By Attention After Anchoring Newscast While in Labor
WRGB morning anchor Olivia Jaquith spoke with her station about the attention she got after staying on the anchor desk while in the early stages of labor. 'I never thought it would go viral.' She said. 'I was completely shocked.' The decision to anchor a three hour newscast on the Albany, N.Y. CBS affiliate shortly after her water broke ended up getting coverage from The TODAY show, CBS Mornings, Inside Edition, The Colbert Show, Access Hollywood and news stations all over the world. 'I was kind of convinced I was not in labor it was just false contractions.' She said. 'And I couldn't really explain the gush of liquid.' 'It was funny because everybody, the producers, directors, they were all like, you're leaving now, right? And then at the end our director, Donna, got in my ear and said it was the most stressful three hours of her life.' Jaquith said some folks thought she stuck around because of a lack of maternity leave. She said she would have done it even if she had six-months of maternity leave because she said she enjoys working and it was a good way to distract herself from childbirth. Less than 24-hours after the newscast, she gave birth to baby Quincy.
Ammon
7 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.
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
News anchor welcomes baby boy into the world after brave act when her WATER BROKE live on air
A New York news anchor delivered more than just the headlines on Wednesday, giving birth to a baby boy just hours after bravely anchoring an entire broadcast while in active labor. CBS 6 Albany's Olivia Jaquith went into labor around 4:15 a.m. - just 15 minutes before the morning show began. Despite her water breaking, the courageous mom-to-be took her seat at the anchor desk without hesitation. Jaquith announced on Instagram on Saturday that she gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Quincy - her first child with husband Tyn. She smiled as she cradled her newborn from her hospital bed as fans sent their congratulations to the new mother. Before the fateful broadcast began last week, Jaquith's co-anchor, Julia Dunn - who is also pregnant - went live on Facebook to share the surprising news. Then, as the show kicked off, the two expectant moms informed viewers that Jaquith was on air while in labor. 'We do have some breaking news this morning, literally. Olivia's water has broke and she is anchoring the news now in active labor,' Dunn said. 'Early labor, let's not get carried away,' Jaquith chimed in. 'I'm happy to be here and I'll stay on the desk as long as I possibly can, but if I disappear that's what's going on.' The newscast displayed an alert at the top of the screen that said, 'DAYS PAST DUE DATE: 2' and 'Time Olivia's Water Broke: 4:15 a.m.' with the live clock under it. Dunn said they were monitoring Jaquith's contractions and they were approximately two minutes apart. 'No, well, there was one, but it's been a few minutes since then, so we're still in good shape,' Jaquith said. On Dunn's livestream, Jaquith explained that her water broke while she was in the studio bathroom. 'I think I can get through a three-hour show,' she told her co-host. Throughout the show the news team made cheeky references to Jaquith's labor status. 'If my baby does come today, Craig, how's the weather?' Jaquith asked the meteorologist. During the 'coffee break' segment of the show, Jaquith joked that viewers take a 'water break.' A shot from the control showed a producer holding up a sign that read, 'Go 2 The Hospital!' When Jaquith and Dunn kicked off the 7 a.m. hour of the show, the women filled in the audience on the development. 'Olivia's water broke, and she's still here. She's been doing the entire show,' Dunn said. 'This is her decision to do this.' 'I'd rather be at work than at the hospital,' Jaquith replied. When the show wrapped up just before 8 a.m. producers ran a banner across the screen that read, 'Here comes Baby P, Good Luck Olivia. You Rock We Love You.' 'Alright, well, hopefully I don't see you tomorrow,' Jaquith said as she closed out the program. Jaquith's colleagues praised her professionalism and called her desired to finish the show inspiring. 'We couldn't be more thrilled for them. From her on-air pregnancy announcement earlier this year to running a half-marathon while expecting, Olivia has met every stage of this journey with grace and grit. Today was no exception,' said News Director Stone Grissom.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- 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
24-05-2025
- 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.
