Influencer Jannice Stenberg Delivers Baby in Car in Dramatic Turn of Events

Jannice Stenberg's unexpected car delivery becomes a viral story.

Key Points

  • • Jannice Stenberg gave birth in a car on a hospital parking lot.
  • • The delivery lasted only 20 minutes amid chaotic circumstances.
  • • A student midwife assisted them just after arriving at the hospital.
  • • Lumi's middle name, Mercedes, reflects her dramatic birth experience.

Influencer Jannice Stenberg experienced a dramatic and surreal childbirth on September 13, 2025, delivering her third child, daughter Lumi, in a car at the parking lot of Södersjukhuset in Stockholm. The baby’s birth took only 20 minutes, leading to a chaotic experience that began with a wrong turn while rushing to the hospital. Jannice, who faced severe pain and expected a lengthy labor, realized she was about to give birth as she sat on the car floor.

Her partner, Alexander Fryk, urgently contacted emergency services and their arrival at the hospital coincided with a student midwife rushing to assist with the delivery. Reflecting on the experience, Jannice later expressed, "What the hell happened?" in response to the unexpected turn her labor took.

Four months post-delivery, Jannice is sharing her experience on social media as a way to process the event and has received overwhelming support from her followers. She revealed that Lumi’s middle name, Mercedes, pays tribute to the unique circumstances of her birth. The couple and their newborn are doing well, and Jannice has found comfort in discussing her experience, indicating that psychological support has been beneficial during this time.