Cryptic pregnancy: ‘I didn’t know I was having a baby’ | BBC News

[@IRidez]

My wife and I JUST WENT THROUGH . I woke up to a FaceTime of my wife breastfeeding a clone of our first born!?! I was flabbergasted to say the frikkin least . Constant throwing up can’t explain it. But excited to bring my baby girl back home . She’s staying in the NICU for 2weeks. Prayers appreciated

[@Baba6ita]

Congratulations to you and Peggy Olsen

[@samholden4171]

I looked pregnant all the time but never had any kids

[@AbigailBrown-wk7xl]

Big respect to this couple for speaking about this important topic. I had no symptoms. I was on contraception at the time . My belly was not big . I thought I had a stomach virus . My Doctor told me to go to accident emergency. I found out I was 8 months pregnant. I had 4 weeks until I was about to give birth . When I heard the news I was 8 months pregnant. I was nervous. I was worried thinking can I do this . Am I going to cope . I gave birth to my baby girl Ava on the 19th of August 2023 . Ava has changed my life for the better . I see my daughter Ava as a blessing. I am really happy about having my daughter Ava . Ava has made me feel more positive and great full. Thank you for sharing your story ❤

[@NtombifuthiMakhathini-ke6ek]

did you have your periods?

[@Everydaybornona6427]

did you had a period every month

[@martinhumble]

I'm a proud father and have three kids. I didnt have any symptoms.

[@Stopsstalkingbro]

😂😂😂

[@theloniousm4337]

Thanks for all your hard work martin.

[@martinhumble]

@@theloniousm4337 ♥️🇸🇪

[@meed8738]

@@martinhumble 😂

[@NtombifuthiMakhathini-ke6ek]

did you have your periods?

[@Pou1gie1]

@13:20 I watched a documentary (I think it was called After Tiller) about abortion clinics, and there was a woman who was 48 who walked in and they asked her where her daughter was. She was like, "I'm the one coming in for the late term abortion - I don't have a daughter". Essentially, she thought she was going through an early menopause but realized too late that she was pregnant. There was another woman in the news recently who was 51 when she went to the emergency room thinking she had a burst appendix, but it was actually a baby. All her kids were in their mid to late 20s! So, the cryptic pregnancy thing doesn't always happen to young girls.

[@meed8738]

In 2018 my sister was working her job at a group home. I think she said she had these cramps and an erge to fart. Next thing she knew a baby was born at this group home and she yelled at her coworker to call 911. She didn’t know she was pregnant. Looking back at pictures of her around that timeframe she didn’t get the big belly or any noticeable signs. This wasn’t her first pregnancy either she had three kids before.

[@TMTgirl]

I know someone who didn't know until she was 6 months in. But she was only 17 at the time, so maybe also in massive denial.

[@kiraluna-usa]

Loved the show!!! Important topic and so proud of Tawana for such great insight and acceptance - you and Emmanuel are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@Barnacl3_Boi]

My worst nightmare

[@theloniousm4337]

right up there with immaculate conception.

[@illamerica]

Same it’s so scary

[@abigailpip112]

Please don't say that you wanted an abortion in front of your child. Even though she can't speak yet, she can understand. Say it when she's not there by all means if that's true but try to protect her, she may be damaged by this negative thinking. It good that Emanuel says she's a blessing.

[@bcollins69]

Abortion is an awful thing and shouldn’t be allowed anyway for any reason but that little baby DOES NOT know what she is saying. No way.

[@bcollins69]

She doesn’t “understand!”

[@coolcat6103]

These women sound like young teens!

[@matthewsylvester9103]

I know she had no idea, but man that baby has a super high risk of fetal alcohol syndrome.

[@ConcernedMartian]

I had such a weird dream the other night that my bestie had one of these. I texted her telling her to go and do a test. I think its something that people who can get pregnant worry about.

[@1TigerAce]

I only get pregnant when I eat too much … that’s me though.

[@samholden4171]

Same here

[@grapeygrapez7242]

Love this. I also didn’t know I was pregnant until I gave birth at home. I was 6 months pregnant and no body changes- no nothing. 💖 glad to see baby River healthy! It’s rough I’m glad she’s speaking about her experiences

[@Fern-4041]

Do people with cryptic pregnancies still have their periods?

[@sunshinesquares]

I believe that at least half of cryptic pregnancies are people unwilling to admit they’re pregnant. My daughter tells everyone she didn’t know until 26 weeks. She knew. I know she knew. She just didn’t get a test because she didn’t want to admit it.

[@joshuqlewisham8086]

🤰 pregnancy isn't a problem

[@Pou1gie1]

@@joshuqlewisham8086 It can be if you aren't emotionally and financially ready.

[@Sunshine85282]

Even the doctor didn't think she was pregnant even after a negative pregnancy test. It wasnt until the nurse urged the doctor to check again with ultrasound because she knew this had happened to someone she knew. Also , she was on implant birth control in her arm for most of the pregnancy. Did you watch the video?

[@servantofthepeople5405]

Having a child requires the best preparation​@@Sunshine85282

[@Tismesue]

​@joshuqlewisham8086 Oh yes, pregnancy can be a huge problem. Luckily, some people can overcome the problems it can present. Others aren't so lucky, and many babies are born into poverty, abusive situations or even worse. It's not always joy and celebration.

[@mrnarason]

Yikes, drinking during pregnancy

[@aceaudios]

yes id agree but she thought she wasn’t😂

[@WhatDemocracy]

Jesus is coming for the rapture!

[@itsstoreytime]

Lol

[@teashaward-davis9280]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@yvettetorres7829]

@@itsstoreytimeyou may not laugh when it happens

[@JasmineDaViega-j1w]

CONGRATS 🧸🎀🎈

[@shirnelleeusebe8738]

Honestly it happens because I have had cryptic pregnancies not 1 2 but 3 times.

[@shirnelleeusebe8738]

It's happens today me different times different years only today I am eternal great full to my triple cryptic pregnancies because I just lost my 13:years old son.

[@ellebc6339]

I believe God is telling women “Your birth control is useless against me! If you don’t want to get pregnant, keep your legs closed or get married!” 😊

[@prpwnage9296]

The white girl’s nails are really really nice

[@Fuuntag]

Roman Empire?

[@ConcernedMartian]

Its a reference to a meme about how guys think about the Roman empire at least once a week. So if someone says that "x is their roman empire" they think about it regularly and it occupies their mind

[@Fuuntag]

@@ConcernedMartian ah, yep my y11 history class is coming back to me. Thank-you.

[@William-y4p]

I just came across this omg im experiencing this i feel crazy everyone thinks im lieing the doctor says it's uti my kidney has hurt for the past 2 months .. u need help

[@babsbyrne1464]

Is this girl for real … she was thinking about everything …except…the health of her baby after alll that heavy drinking … all she was thinking was about herself 😳… me .. if I was surprised pregnant… first thing I’d ask is …. My god is the baby ok ..

[@mo-sl4bj]

if she drank throughout the pregnancy there is 0 chance that kid doesn't suffer from fetal alcohol syndrome (FASD)

[@tonysherwood9619]

If you took the co-vaccination - I hope you are lucky!

[@AMITKUMAR-fe6uk]

I don't believe that you don't know about your pregnancy..... because what about your periods then.....if you are not pregnant then it should stop.....

[@ntsako_nxu]

You’re not educated enough on a woman’s body, the period stops but there can be spotting during the whole pregnancy. And at times we skip periods (hormonal imbalance or contraceptives or other fertility issues) which is why it’s easy to miss that you’re pregnant

[@Shantel-xm7fs]

I'm cryptic pregnant been carrying my twins since middle of 2021 still haven't given birth. I had a few positive testing, and periods off and on. My stomach is big. My lower back hurts constantly. My feet hurt all the time. I can't stand too long. I stay tired and out of breath I'm 51 next month I'll be 52. My tubes been tied for 17 years. I had ultrasound I can see my babies because I don't have a positive testing they say they don't see anything smh i feel my babies I have Braxton Hicks contractions all the time especially when I'm hungry. I can go on and on Lol I hope this helps someone to keep praying soon you will be holding your babies in your arms 💞

[@iamasia_perez]

Your situation is not a cryptic pregnancy, Honey it sounds like you need to seek some kind of therapy for your mental health 🙏🏽… no way you’ve been pregnant with twins since 2021 n it’s 2024 n you saying u haven’t given birth … I hope you get the mental help you need

[@bennimako]

I think you are being scammed. Big time. By whoever took you money to tell you you were pregnant with twins in the 1st place 😢

[@Censortubes]

How to tell the elections are close in USA.

[@enckidoofalling2883]

That’s what all the pregnant women in southern states say when they go to Mexico now 😮

[@theloniousm4337]

Legit - you can be inseminated by flys in Mexico.

[@naomiteevee]

The man in the room looked so bored 🤭

[@joshuqlewisham8086]

To cry and mope and

[@Mister.Unknown]

You are way above this, BBC . . .

[@_skyru9449]

Sunshooping stop serving Fubao night after night right now!! This is abuse and you don't deserve to take care of Fubao. Panda exclusive rights must be withdrawn.

[@bcollins69]

The black woman is rude because she cuts the other girl off and talks over her and interrupts.

[@iamasia_perez]

Yeah she was annoying me doing that smh 🤦🏽‍♀️