A 31-year-old woman, resident of Milan—a city located in the county of Gibson in the American state of Tennessee— went to a hospital after suffering intense abdominal cramps.
She suspected it was a simple stomach infection. However, the doctors gave her news that left her speechless: was in active labor.
Keionna Dickersonwho is already the mother of three other children, explained that she did not experience the typical symptoms of pregnancy. She maintained her usual size and her belly did not develop as in a typical pregnancy.
The woman stated in an interview with Daily Mail whatsYour menstrual periods were regular throughout the nine months of pregnancy. According to his story, there was no physical sign or alert that aroused his suspicions.
«I had no idea I was pregnant. «I was in active labor and I didn’t know it,» she said.
It all started when he was at work, when he felt «a very strong pain in the stomach»to the point that it was impossible for him to continue with his work.
After entering the hospital, professionals detected that the fetus’s heart rate decreased drastically. Given this imminent risk, the health team ordered a emergency cesarean section. A few hours later, his son was born, whom he named Champion.
Cryptic pregnancy: a surprising medical condition
The mother faced what medical science calls a cryptic pregnancy. This type of pregnancy affects women with irregular cycles or those who suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Research suggests that one in every 475 pregnancies is discovered only after week 20 or at birth.
Dickerson’s story achieved great notoriety on the social network TikTok, where it surpassed 1.5 million views. Many people expressed their astonishment and fear at the possibility of living a similar experience.
Among the reactions of the public, the comment of a user stood out, who wrote that These cases represent your «worst nightmare». Another person directly opined that cryptic pregnancies are terrifying situations.
