Olivia Jaquith anchored WRGB Albany’s morning news after her water broke at 4:15 a.m., two days past her due date. Viewers watched in disbelief as Jaquith powered through contractions, her co-anchor joking about “breaking news” while Olivia insisted it was “early labor.”

After announcing her pregnancy in February, Jaquith’s on-air grit peaked with this unforgettable live moment. WRGB’s director called her “graceful and gritty”—searches for ‘anchor gives birth on air’ surged. Her journey included running a half-marathon while expecting, making this broadcast a legendary local TV feat.

A real-time labor countdown sat onscreen as Jaquith read the news—two days overdue, and still delivering headlines before delivering her baby.