Summary
A woman in Orange County, California, unexpectedly gave birth to her baby girl in a car just minutes after leaving home. The couple was on their way to the hospital when they realized they wouldn't make it in time. They welcomed their baby in the car, and both mother and baby are doing well.
Key Facts
- The couple left for the hospital at 2:51 a.m. and the baby was born at 3:02 a.m.
- The hospital was a 25-minute drive without traffic, but the couple didn't reach it before the birth.
- Katia, the mother, realized her labor was progressing quickly with frequent contractions.
- Jesse Moncur, the father, documented the birth on Instagram.
- They were staying with Jesse's parents at the time of the birth.
- The hospital staff initially didn't expect a car birth and were surprised upon their arrival.
- The baby girl, named Sarah, weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces at birth.
- Katia reported a smoother recovery compared to her first labor.
