An extraordinary case took place in the Italian city of La Spezia on Christmas. A young woman (30) gave birth to a baby boy without even knowing she was pregnant. According to rescuers, both mother and child are in good health.
- A young woman unexpectedly gave birth without knowing about her pregnancy.
- During Christmas dinner, she developed unusual symptoms that she initially did not consider serious.
- It turns out she experienced a phenomenon called a cryptic pregnancy.
neither the woman nor her partner knew they were expecting a child. During dinner, the Italian woman began to feel severe abdominal pain and weakness. Although she initially thought her condition was normal stomach problems, she later realized she was in labor. When she found out what was happening, she immediately called the emergency services. The operator stayed on the line and guided her through the labor over the phone until the ambulance arrived at their home.
Upon arrival, the paramedics took care of the newborn and the mother and then took them to the hospital for further examinations. Doctors confirmed that despite the fact that the birth took place at home, there were no complications.
Although it may seem unbelievable, such cases are not rare. This phenomenon is known as a hidden or cryptic pregnancy, in which typical symptoms such as nausea, missed periods, weight gain or abdominal enlargement are absent or are mistakenly attributed to other causes. This means that the exact cause is often only noticed during childbirth.
There have been several similar cases in Italy in recent years. One of the most famous happened last fall in Romagna, where a woman gave birth in a bathroom without knowing she was eight months pregnant. Experts revealed that a quick response and medical care led to the rescue of both mother and child.
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