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Houston reporter Nicole Nielsen begins maternity leave after early birth
Houston reporter Nicole Nielsen has started maternity leave early after her baby boy arrived three weeks before his due date.
Nielsen joined KPRC in March 2026 and covers Houston’s Heights neighborhood.
She plans to be off air for three months and return to work in February.
Nielsen said stepping away from a job she loves has been difficult, but she is looking forward to spending time with her family.
She prepared neighborhood news and other content to keep her social media page active during her absence.
Her producer, David, will help manage the page while she is away.
Houston reporter Nicole Nielsen began maternity leave after her baby boy arrived three weeks before his due date.
Nielsen said she expects to be off air for three months and return to work in February.
She joined KPRC in March 2026 and covers Houston’s Heights neighborhood.
Nielsen said she prepared neighborhood news and fun facts to keep her social media page active while she is away.
- Who
- Nicole Nielsen, a Houston-based reporter for KPRC.
- What
- She began maternity leave after her baby boy arrived early.
- When
- The baby arrived three weeks before his due date; the exact date was not stated. Nielsen said she would be off air for three months and return in February.
- Where
- Houston, Texas.
- Why
- Her baby arrived earlier than expected, so she began leave sooner than planned.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Nielsen joined KPRC.
Nielsen’s baby boy arrived.
The Daily Mail reported that Nielsen was taking maternity leave and planned to return in February.
- Employer
- KPRC
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Joined KPRC
- March 2026
- Early arrival
- Three weeks before the due date
- Planned leave
- Three months
- Return
- February
What people are saying
Our sweet baby boy decided to make his arrival three weeks early, and life has been a whirlwind ever since.
We are absolutely overjoyed and completely in love
I also know this is time with my little family that I'll never get back
We're excited to be able to keep the page active while I'm out