Woman gave birth 17 hours after finding out she was pregnant

Charlotte Summers from England experienced an extraordinarily rapid childbirth: just 17 hours after the first confirmation of her pregnancy, she gave birth to a healthy son, reports NDTV. The woman had no knowledge of her condition until the last moment.

Changes in her life began when during an appointment with a therapist regarding gluten sensitivity, she was unexpectedly offered a pregnancy test. The result was positive, but the doctor assessed the pregnancy as too early for obvious symptoms. However, after an unplanned ultrasound scheduled the same day, it was discovered that she was 38 weeks pregnant.

During the examination, doctors also found an issue with the placenta, which required labor induction. Shortly after hospitalization, Charlotte gave birth to a boy. According to Summers, she continued taking contraceptives throughout her pregnancy and even experienced bleeding resembling menstruation. The girl also attributes the absence of obvious symptoms to the anterior placement of the placenta, which could have masked signs of pregnancy.

After the story became public, some users accused Charlotte of deception. In response, she published official hospital documents, including a diagnosis of "cryptic pregnancy," as well as records of ultrasound and childbirth.

Now Charlotte and her partner are happy in their new role as parents. The young mother admits: despite the chaotic beginning, she and the baby are healthy and content with life.