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WRGB Anchor Olivia Jaquith Delivers Baby Boy After Anchoring Morning Show in Labor

Jaquith completed a full broadcast two days past her due date, with her co-anchor timing contractions and on-screen graphics marking her pregnancy journey.

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Overview

  • Olivia Jaquith, a morning news anchor for WRGB in Schenectady, New York, went into active labor live on air during the May 21 broadcast.
  • Despite her water breaking at 4:15 a.m., Jaquith anchored the full three-hour show before heading to the hospital to deliver her first child, a son, on May 22.
  • Co-anchor Julia Dunn, who is also pregnant, supported Jaquith by timing her contractions and announcing the situation to viewers during the broadcast.
  • The show incorporated playful pregnancy-themed graphics, including a 'Days Past Due Date: 2' counter and 'Baby Watch' updates, blending personal milestones with live news coverage.
  • WRGB News Director Stone Grissom praised Jaquith’s professionalism and dedication, highlighting her journey from announcing her pregnancy to delivering the news in labor.