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News Anchor Delivers Three-Hour Broadcast While in Labor

Olivia Perez Jaquith, whose water broke minutes before airtime, gave birth to her son Quincy the day after moderating a live CBS6 Albany morning show under contractions.

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Overview

  • Jaquith's water broke at 4:16 AM on May 21, just minutes before the CBS6 Albany morning broadcast began.
  • Despite entering labor, she chose to remain on air and moderated the full three-hour show alongside co-anchor Julia Dunn, who tracked her contractions.
  • Jaquith expressed comfort in staying at work, stating she preferred being at her desk rather than waiting nervously in a hospital.
  • The broadcast included lighthearted moments, with Jaquith jokingly asking the meteorologist about the weather if her baby arrived that day.
  • Her decision to work through labor has gone viral, sparking widespread media coverage and discussions on workplace maternity policies.