@drsermedmezher: “I Delivered 5 Days After Finding Out I Was Pregnant” #how Cryptic pregnancies—where a person is unaware they are pregnant until late in gestation or even until labor—are more common than many people realize. While it may seem unusual, research suggests that cryptic pregnancies occur in about 1 in 475 pregnancies at 20 weeks and 1 in 2,500 pregnancies at full term. Several factors can contribute to a cryptic pregnancy, including irregular periods, minimal pregnancy symptoms, low hormone levels, or even psychological denial. Some individuals continue to experience bleeding that resembles a period, while others don’t gain noticeable weight or feel fetal movement in a way that raises suspicion. Conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or preexisting hormonal imbalances can also make it harder to recognize pregnancy. Because awareness of cryptic pregnancies is relatively low, they can come as a shock to both the individual and medical professionals. However, they highlight how pregnancy can present in highly unpredictable and individual ways, sometimes defying common expectations. #pregnancy #women #interesting

Dr Sermed Mezher MBChB MRes

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