Albany news anchor Olivia Jaquith went into labor just moments before her morning broadcast on WRGB-TV, but like a true professional, she never missed a beat. Her co-anchor, Julia Dunn, kicked off the show with the perfect opening line: “We do have some breaking news this morning, literally. Olivia’s water broke, and she is anchoring the news now in active labor.” Instead of rushing to the hospital, Jaquith proceeded to co-anchor the entire broadcast. At one point, meteorologist Craig Adams joked that he may have to hoist the expectant mother over his shoulders to get her to the hospital. Dunn repeatedly assured viewers that it was Jaquith’s decision to remain behind the anchor desk. WRGB News Director Stone Grissom later issued a statement praising Jaquith for meeting every stage of her pregnancy journey “with grace and grit.” The anchor had announced in February that she and her husband, Tyn, were expecting their first child.
