Fox Business star Taylor Riggs gives BIRTH in the back of a Lyft after getting stuck in traffic

Daily Mail​

2 days ago

Fox Business star Taylor Riggs gave birth to her second child in the back of a Lyft three days ago after getting stuck in New York City traffic.
The 39-year-old Big Money Show presenter and husband Bryan Kolterman welcomed their daughter, Louisa Adeline, on July 18 in the back of a taxi and just a few blocks away from the hospital.
The unconventional birth came after the parents 'underestimated' how quickly their new bundle of joy would arrive – as well as the Manhattan traffic.
Before Louisa's arrival, Taylor labored for a couple of hours in her apartment before she and her doula decided they should call a car.
'There was a moment when my doula and I looked at each other and said, "I think we need to go to the hospital," but I underestimated how fast my girl would come and how much New York City traffic we would face,' she said.
'We were a few blocks away from the hospital, stuck in traffic, trying to dodge potholes, and my baby girl was born.
'I am so grateful for my doula, Tymaree, who delivered my baby in the backseat and helped make sure Louisa was safe, breathing, and warm until we arrived.'
Speaking to People, Taylor said she was also grateful to her husband who 'remained calm while calling the hospital ahead of time.'
Bryan called the emergency room 'to tell them we were coming in very hot' and once they had finally arrived, he ran through the front doors to tell staff, "My wife just gave birth in a car. The baby is in the car."'
According to the mom-of-two, the hospital staff came running out to help.
A nurse then cut the umbilical cord in the backseat of the car, before taking in Taylor and the little girl into the hospital on a stretcher.
Taylor of course also thanked her Lyft driver, who 'was very calm under pressure.'
She also credited him with trying to get them to the hospital as quickly as he could.
Social media users have already expressed shock over Taylor's dramatic birth story.
Taking to Instagram, one said: 'Oh my GOSH! That's amazing! Congrats!'
Another wrote: 'In the back of a car! Oh my goodness, what a story, congrats Taylor.'
'I underestimated how fast my girl would come and how much New York City traffic we would face,' Taylor revealed
'Louisa - what an iconic NYC baby,' said a third. 'We love you already!
Taylor and Bryan are also parents to daughter Rodell, whom they welcomed in September 2023.
'We think my older daughter Rodell is really excited!' Taylor added to People.
'To prepare for this moment, we've been reading her lots of books about what it means to be a big sister, how she can help us, and what she can do to play with her little sister.
'We want Rodell to feel special during this time too, so on maternity leave, I'm committed to doing something alone with her once a week, so she and I can maintain our bond.'