The car ride that turned into emergency delivery—and somehow, everyone stayed calm
When your hospital run turns into an emergency delivery, calm, faith, and teamwork can make all the difference
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It’s one thing to rush to the hospital in labor—it’s another to welcome your baby before you even reach it. That’s exactly what happened to Orange County couple Katia and Jesse Moncur, whose now-viral Instagram video by @jessefunstuff has been viewed more than 670K times.
They left home at 2:51 a.m.. By 3:02 a.m., Katia had given birth to their daughter in the car.
“I heard about women giving birth in the car, but I NEVER thought it’d be my wife,” Jesse wrote in the caption, adding, “Kat was a champ and performed the whole delivery by herself.”
The video shows Jesse calmly coaching while Katia breathes through the final moments. Their teamwork—and surprising composure—have turned what could’ve been a panic scene into a lesson in trust, instinct, and quiet faith.
Katia later told Newsweek that she’d been laboring for less than an hour before realising her baby was coming fast. “God truly had prepared me and ensured me beforehand that I would have a healthy baby girl,” she said, describing how months of positive birth stories had helped her stay “fear-free” and confident.
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The calmest chaos the internet has seen
The video, filmed in real time inside their car, captures a scene that feels almost cinematic—no panic, no shouting, just quiet determination. As Katia focuses on delivering their baby, Jesse’s voice stays calm and steady, guiding her through each moment. It’s this sense of composure amid chaos that’s left viewers stunned—and deeply moved.
- “That baby DID NOT WANNA WAIT 25MINS😂” — @local_clumsylilyy
- “Imma need green flag guy. This is the calmest car birth video I’ve ever seen.” — @momma.april1027
- “An educated father!!! Go dad and go momma!!!” — @stephanie_ficco
- “Get her breathing u can use ur mouth ur her mom” stopppp 😭 I’d be freaking tf out but yall are so calm.” — @theyluvv_venus
And while car births are rare, they do happen. Katia and Jesse said even hospital staff were surprised, telling them they “hear about it every once in a while” but don’t often see it in person.
If labour moves too fast to reach the hospital
While car births are rare, this video is a reminder that labour doesn’t always follow the timetable we expect. Being prepared with basic knowledge and a calm approach can help parents feel more confident, reduce panic, and ensure both mom and baby stay safe until medical help arrives (Save this for peace of mind, not panic).
If labour is moving too fast to reach the hospital:
- Call 911/your OB immediately; put the phone on speaker. — Ohio State Health
- Do not cut the cord— head straight to L&D once stable. — Ohio State Health
- Note the time of birth for the hospital team. — CDC
Why parents saved this
For many, it was the grace with which the car birth was handled. Katia and Jesse’s quiet teamwork reminded parents that even when plans fly out the window, calm, trust, and preparation can take the wheel.
According to the American Pregnancy Association, precipitous labour—lasting under five hours—can feel overwhelming, but outcomes are usually positive when parents stay grounded and seek immediate help.
Because sometimes, as this mom proved, the best birth plan is simply staying calm enough to meet your baby—wherever they arrive.
Related: Family visits new mom in the hospital—shocked to realize she’s been keeping a huge secret
Source:
- Ohio State Health. 2023. “Emergency delivery: What to do when baby comes before you can reach the hospital.”
- CDC. “Hospitals’ and Physicians’ Handbook on Birth Registration and Fetal Death Reporting.”
- American Pregnancy Association. “Rapid Labor.”
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