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An unexpected pregnancy can shake up a couples life.
But what about anunexpected birth?
Well, it happens, and it happens a lot more often than youd think.
One of them, Alysa, posted it onTikTokand it got almost 4 million views.
Dr. Sarah Allen says many women might feel anxious about the pain, their own or the babys safety.
Its also completely normal for mothers to feel things are happening out of their control.
But a cryptic pregnancy adds another layer of fright.
That means detailing the experience in full.
The psychotherapist advises to think back to the moment the mother first realized what was happening.
When she gets to the parts that bring strong emotions, we would deep dive into the experience.
What she saw, heard, felt etc.
That allows the brain to process what has happened.
We would also talk about the emotions she is currently feeling and develop coping strategies.
A birth of this nature can impact a womans future decisions regarding reproduction.
Its important to remember women in these situations have a choice.
How can a person give birth without knowing they are pregnant?
Statistically, 1 in 2,500 pregnancies can go unnoticed until delivery.
How can this happen, you wonder?
Cleveland Clinicwrites that this happens to people who dont experience any symptoms of pregnancy.
Others can mistake symptoms like vomiting, fatigue and nausea for a virus.
Pregnancy tests arent always reliable too they work 99% of the time, according toPlanned Parenthood.
There are people who might be more at risk of not noticing theyre pregnant.
Those who use birth control, for example.
Even when used correctly, there is a small chance of failure.
Those who recently gave birth are also at risk.
They might become fertile again sooner than expected.
Also, people with PCOS can have a cryptic pregnancy due to their irregular periods.
