Fox Business star Taylor Riggs gives birth to baby girl in back of Lyft amid NYC traffic

Fox Business anchor Taylor Riggs just had the most unforgettable commute of her life. She gave birth to her second daughter in the back seat of a Lyft while racing through New York City traffic.

The 39-year-old Big Money Show host and her husband, Bryan Kolterman, welcomed their new baby girl, Louisa Adeline, on July 18, just a few blocks from the hospital, after labor progressed far quicker than anyone expected.

“I underestimated how fast my girl would come and how much New York City traffic we would face,” Riggs told People.

From Apartment to Taxi… to Delivery Room Parking Lot

Riggs began laboring at home for a few hours before she and her doula decided it was time to head to the hospital. But traffic had other plans.

“We were a few blocks away from the hospital, stuck in traffic, trying to dodge potholes,” she said. “And my baby girl was born.”

Her doula, Tymaree, stepped in and delivered Louisa safely in the back seat, keeping her warm and breathing until they reached medical staff.

Riggs recalled that once they arrived, her husband Bryan burst through the hospital doors and shouted, “My wife just gave birth in a car. The baby is in the car!” A nurse rushed out and cut the umbilical cord right there in the back seat. Then staff brought out a stretcher to stabilize Riggs and carry her and the baby inside.

“Huge thanks to the entire hospital team,” she said. “And to our Lyft driver, who was very calm under pressure. He’ll always be a special part of our story.”

A Special Name, and a Sisterly Welcome

Louisa Adeline’s name carries family history. Louis was the name of Bryan’s grandfather, and both parents had ancestors named Adelina.

At home, big sister Rodell, who turns 2 this fall, is adjusting to her new role with excitement. The family prepared by reading books about becoming a sibling, and Riggs plans to carve out dedicated one-on-one time with Rodell during her maternity leave.

“I want Rodell to feel special during this time too,” she said. “So I’m committed to doing something alone with her once a week.”

Life in a House Full of Girls

As the mom of two daughters, and one of three sisters herself, Riggs is embracing life in a girl-powered household.

“I know the special bond that sisters have with each other, and I can’t wait to watch my daughters grow up and have the same bond.”

She even joked that the ladies of the house now outnumber Bryan and might use their new majority to gain “more voting power.”

“I’m picturing spa days with the girls while Bryan golfs,” she laughed. “But until those days, we’re just excited to settle down, share meals, read together, and enjoy life as a family of four.”

After a dramatic start, little Louisa arrived healthy, happy — and with one heck of a New York entrance.