A woman has told how she was left in a state of shock after giving birth to her daughter in the passenger seat of a car while stuck in traffic.
Deshai Fudd, 23, from Atlanta, Georgia, started feeling contractions in the morning of November 29 and when her husband Loston returned from work they decided to head to hospital.
However, within 10 minutes of driving, Deshai’s waters broke and she ended up delivering her newborn somewhere along the I-75 north.
Recounting the chain of events, the now mom-of-three told Fox 5 News: ‘I was like oh my gosh my water just broke and then something like exploded in my pants… a second later she was in my pants… I didn’t even have time to have an emotion it was just total shock.’
Deshai Fudd, 23, from Atlanta, Georgia, has told how she was left in a state of shock after giving birth to her daughter in the passenger seat of a car while stuck in traffic
Deshai started feeling contractions in the morning of November 29 and when her husband Loston returned from work they decided to head to hospital
In a bid to speed up the drive to hospital Loston, 25, frantically flagged down a police car so it could put its lights on and fast-track them through the traffic.
While they were making their way to the hospital, Deshai said she made sure that her baby was warm and breathing okay.
She explained to NeedToKnow.Online: ‘She didn’t cry so we were concerned until I felt her move.
‘My husband was yelling and asking if she was okay and asking what he should do.
‘I told him to keep driving and get us to the hospital! I was panicking at first but I just wanted to reassure my husband that she was okay and to just keep driving so we could to the hospital as soon as possible.’
When they got to the hospital, the Fudds were greeted by around 15 medical staff.
Luckily, baby Dariya was ‘in mint condition’, weighing five pounds and 12 ounces
The newborn was discharged from hospital with her family the day after her car birth
When they got to the hospital, the Fudds were greeted by around 15 medical staff
The Fudds say they can’t wait to tell their daughter about her unusual delivery
Deshai, with daughters Demiah and Dariya, says her youngest is doing ‘amazing’
Deshai was transferred into a wheelchair, while her newborn’s umbilical cord was cut and she was taken for checkups.
Luckily, baby Dariya was ‘in mint condition’, weighing five pounds and 12 ounces and she was discharged with her mom the next day.
Deshai says both she and her baby are doing ‘amazing’ and she is enjoying watching her ‘baby girl grow’.
She is also a mom to Demiah, four, and Lamell, two.
The Georgian has admitted that the traumatic birth did leave her feeling down for a while and she often replays the moment in her head.
She mused: ‘Honestly, I was pretty down about the entire situation.
‘I was wondering if I hadn’t told my husband to go ahead and go to work, would we have made it to the hospital in time?
‘I thank God that my baby is healthy and safe and that was what kept me afloat.’
While Dariya was born in late November, the story about her birth recently went viral after her mom detailed it in a TikTok video
Many commenters have deemed wide-eyed Dariya ‘beautiful’ and ‘gorgeous’
Mom Deshai admitted that the traumatic birth did leave her feeling down for a while and she often replays the moment in her head
Deshai says the kind words from people on social media have helped to lift her spirits. She said: ‘I am very thankful for all the positivity that my family has been receiving’
While Dariya was born in late November, the story about her birth recently went viral after her mom detailed it in a TikTok video.
The clip, which shows a selection of footage from the big day, has been viewed more than 11 million views with many commenters in awe of Deshai’s strength and her baby’s speedy delivery.
‘Her just chilling in your pants is kinda funny, congrats,’ one person said.
Another person added: ‘She seemed all comfortable right there lol.’
‘The baby in your pants like a baby kangaroo in its mommas pouch. Congratulations! Hope you’re okay,’ one person wrote.
Someone else said: ‘Not all super heroes wear capes! Super Mom.’
‘Is this Atlanta traffic?! Omg congratulations,’ another person commented.
Many viewers have also deemed wide-eyed Dariya ‘beautiful’ and ‘gorgeous’.
Deshai says the kind words from viewers have helped lift her spirits.
She concluded: ‘When I posted the video and got all the loving and supporting comments it made me feel better than anyone would know.
‘I am very thankful for all the positivity that my family has been receiving it makes me so happy!’
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