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Mom helps 17-year-old daughter deliver baby on side of highway while heading to hospital
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Drew Mowrer, Jordan Gartner , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 25, 2026
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Key points The new mother, aged 17, is credited by her own mother as the true hero of the situation. : A grandmother assisted in the birth of her grandchild during a car ride.
From Antlers, Okla.: A grandmother assisted in the birth of her grandchild during a car ride. The baby's arrival was unexpectedly rapid, occurring before reaching a medical facility. Maternal instincts played a crucial role in ensuring the baby's safety. A potentially hazardous situation was averted when the umbilical cord was freed from around the baby's neck.
The new mother, aged 17, is credited by her own mother as the true hero of the situation. Further details about this unusual birth are available from the original report.
The incident involved a family who welcomed a new addition in unusual circumstances, with the grandmother playing a key role in the baby's safe arrival.
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Published: August 25, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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