The World's Weirdest Births

American heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali (1942 – 2016) takes a nap while babysitting two of his daughters by wife Veronica Porche, 9 month old Laila (left) and 2 year old Hana (right) at Grosvenor House, London, UK, 19th December 1978. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Most women are lucky enough to make it to the hospital when it's time to give birth but these stories prove, that is not always possible...

Check out some of these stories of women giving birth in odd places or under weird circumstances...

In a Tree:

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.

At McDonald's:

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?"

At 40,000 Feet

In September, Aida Alamillo was flying from Manila to San Francisco when she went into pre-term labor. Three nurses on board and cabin crew members helped deliver baby Kevin Raymar Francis Domingo --"Francis" because they were en route to San Francisco.

On The Internet

OK, so she was technically at home, but Nancy Salgueiro set up a high-definition video camera in her living room in Canada to livestream the birth of her son. More than 2,000 people registered to watch online. Her two-year-old son cut the umbilical cord.

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. Fortunately, 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.

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."

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The World’s Weirdest Births

Most women are lucky enough to make it to the hospital when it’s time to give birth but these stories prove, that is not always possible… Check out some of…

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