Experience: I didn't know I was pregnant until I gave birth

There'd been no morning sickness, cravings or tiredness. My mum didn’t believe I’d had a baby – even after seeing her on FaceTime

Experience: I didn't know I was pregnant until I gave birth

TL;DR

  • A 21-year-old woman experienced a cryptic pregnancy, unaware she was pregnant until she gave birth.
  • She had no morning sickness, cravings, or weight gain beyond 10lb, and continued her regular menstrual cycle.
  • She delivered her baby daughter alone in her apartment and then called 911.
  • Her boyfriend Preston was shocked but agreed to keep the baby, named Navie.
  • Her mother initially didn't believe she had given birth until shown proof.
  • The author experienced postpartum depression after giving birth but grew to love motherhood and plans to return to her studies.