Mother gives birth outside Decatur hospital

DECATUR, Ga. (FOX 5 Atlanta) - A DeKalb county mom has quite the story to tell after giving birth outside her car in front of Emory Decatur Hospital on September 18.

Tya Harkless was 36 weeks pregnant with identical twin boys, but ready or not her identical twin boys were coming into the world.

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Harkless went to her doctor for a check-up.

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Her doctor told her she was in labor and needed to go to the hospital immediately.

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Her mother drove her to Emory Decatur Hospital before she could make it inside, Harkless gave birth on a bench.

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The mother then gave birth to the second baby on the elevator.

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The twin boys Zion and Zamir are currently evaluation at the hospital until the actual due date of October 10.

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Harkless said she is thankful for the hospital staff that day.

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Click on the videos above to hear the story in their own words