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Pa. mother delivers her own baby in car on way to hospital

The mother ripped off her pants just in time to deliver the baby girl, who she caught with her left hand

WPXI.com

CLAIRTON, Pa. — A Clairton woman, who delivered her own baby roadside, was released from the hospital Thursday.

After returning home, mother Heather Payo talked to Channel 11 about her baby girl, Jessica Rose. Payo’s mother was driving her from their home to Magee Women’s Hospital on Tuesday when it became apparent that the baby wasn’t waiting. “We were almost there, and she (Heather) said, ‘The baby is coming now,’” said Robin Payo, the baby’s grandmother.

“I was still dressed. I ripped off my pants,” said Heather. After stopping for the delivery, Robin drove Heather to the hospital with the umbilical cord still attached.

Full story: Mom talks to Channel 11 about delivering own baby roadside