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News Anchor Delivers Baby During Live Broadcast, No Big Deal
Imagine being in the middle of a live news segment when your water breaks—definitely a unique way to make headlines! Every parent has their own remarkable birth story, but NBC anchor Taylor James got a special twist on hers: she went into labor while broadcasting the news.
Taylor, who works for NBC News 4 New York, welcomed her son this week after her water broke during the 11 p.m. news on Tuesday. As she was discussing Twitter’s potential character limit changes with her co-anchors, she suddenly let out a little giggle. Little did anyone know, that giggle marked the moment her water broke. “That laugh? Yep, that’s when it happened,” her co-anchor quipped while replaying the segment. “Like a true pro, Taylor wrapped up the newscast before heading to the hospital.”
Instead of panicking, Taylor kept her cool, joking with her colleagues as if nothing was amiss. One might expect her to shout, “Uh, Bruce, I’m sitting in a puddle over here! Can you call my husband? I’m about to have a baby on air!” But no, she just casually asked him, “So, what’s your take on this, Bruce?”
I once had a friend who was adamant that her water breaking at work wasn’t part of the plan. Sure enough, she called me from the restroom stall, saying, “I think my water just broke.” I enthusiastically told her she needed to get to the hospital stat, but she was mortified. “I’m at work! What will I tell my team?” I responded, “Tell them you’re having a baby!”
Not everyone can pull off the calm-and-collected approach like Taylor did. Just 13 hours after her live broadcast, she welcomed baby Jamin James Pastore, who weighed in at 5 pounds and 6 ounces, making an early appearance. “What a beautiful surprise! Thankful for all the love and kind words. Our hearts are so full!” she shared on Instagram.
Congratulations to Taylor on her new arrival and for demonstrating that poker face skills will serve her well in parenthood! For those looking into parenthood themselves, check out this excellent resource on pregnancy and home insemination. And for the DIY approach, you can learn more about the ins and outs of creating your own baby journey with the right tools.
In summary, NBC anchor Taylor James managed to deliver her baby during a live broadcast, proving once again that parenting doesn’t adhere to a schedule, and sometimes surprises are just part of the experience.