Top 10 Totally Weird Places Where Women Have Given Birth
It's fair to say giving birth in the moving car wasn't in her birth plan.
But that's exactly what happened when Lesia Pettijohn gave birth to a 10-pound baby boy while on the way to the birthing center — and it was all captured on video.
It seems babies have a habit of making their entrance into the world in the most unusual places.
We take a look at the Top 10 strangest spots women have given birth ...
10. On A Sidewalk
In 2009, Tiffany Kohls gave birth a few feet away from a hospital in Wisconsin.
She said there was no stopping her son Kellen's arrival. Security guards and a nurse helped delivered him.
9. In the Subway
There have been instances of women giving birth to their babies ON the Subway train. But one unlucky lady back in 2008 gave birth on the subway platform.
She was trying — in vain — to get to the Bellevue Hospital but ended up giving birth at the East Broadway stop of all places.
Luckily people came to her aid: a man lent her his briefcase as a pillow and others gave her clothing to lay on. A witness said, "It was amazing. You can't tell me New Yorkers don't care."
8. In Limo
Now there are plenty of stories of women giving birth to babies in cars, trucks and taxis. But how about a limousine?
A woman gave birth to her baby in her limo right after her wedding, with the groom and her bridesmaids assisting in the delivery. Instant family.
7. At Disneyland
There is a good reason why Disneyland doesn't want pregnant women on some of their rides: they fear that they could give birth on one of the attractions.
This is something that almost happened to Margarita Grandos back in 1984. The 9-month pregnant 20-year-old was forced to stay behind while her husband went on Space Mountain.
While her hubby rode the coaster, Margarita went into labor and gave birth to a baby girl. Yeah, they both had their own thrill ride.
6. In an Elevator
A woman was on her way to a Tacoma Hospital's delivery room when the elevator got stuck while in labor. She gave birth to a baby boy while she was trapped.
Fortunatly, her midwife and a nurse were with her, but her husband was one floor above. He was able to climb down to meet his new son and cut the umbilical cord.
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5. At McDonald's
Would you like to "super size" that baby?
In 2007, McDonald's employee Danille Miller -- who didn't know she was pregnant -- felt a sudden urge to run to the bathroom during her shift.
A few minutes later, she gave birth to baby Austin. Sources were unable to confirm if she changed her greeting to, "Would you like a baby with that burger?"
4. Strip Club Parking Club
No, no the woman giving birth was not one of the dancers.
The North Texas woman and her husband were trying to drive to the hospital when the baby really wanted to come out.
They pulled over — in the parking lot of a strip club of all places — and she gave birth to a healthy baby boy. The bouncers helped keep onlookers at bay.
Good thing it wasn't a girl; she'd have to name her Candy or Destinee.
3. In the Library
In Huntington Beach, a church pastor's wife had quite a Sunday surprise.
She unexpectedly went into labor and gave birth at their local library where their Sunday service was happening.
A friend said, "She didn't have the normal labor pains or anything. He came just like that."
2. At 40,000 Feet
In 2011, a baby was born at 30,000ft after a Filipino woman went into early labour during a flight from the Philippines to the US.
Aida Alamillo, 41, was moved to a private area in business class when flight attendants realised what was happening.
Luckily, three nurses happened to be on board to help with the birth.
1. In A Tree
It sounds like the birth story of an ancient goddess, but it's true.
In 2000, Sofia Pedro climbed a tree to escape the floodwaters in Mozambique, Africa.
The brave mom held onto branches as she delivered her baby Rosita. A few minutes later, they were rescued by a South African helicopter crew, umbilical cord still attached.
