She wasn't pregnant, but suddenly gave birth to a daughter?

I will never forget that magical moment.

My name is Collazo, I am 37 years old, and I want to have a child of my own, but it seems that God is playing a joke on me and has never granted my wish.

That morning, my sister-in-law and I went out together. My ankle was a little swollen, so walking wasn't very easy. But I didn't pay much attention to it, thinking it must be because I stand for too long at work.

Unexpectedly, before the pain in her ankle had subsided, her stomach and back suddenly began to ache intensely.

Fortunately, when I looked up, the bathroom was right in front of me. I screamed in pain and yelled my sister-in-law's name.

My sister-in-law quickly spread my legs and saw the shocking scene: a new life was coming!

My sister-in-law cleverly dialed the medical staff's number: "Don't be nervous. Now, take a shoelace off your shoe."

"Good job. Next, tie the shoelaces to the umbilical cord, as tightly as possible."

A few minutes later, my sister-in-law placed Rose in my arms.

Those few harrowing minutes felt like a dream. In the dream, I was in a lot of pain and suffering.

When I woke up, I found a new life in my hands.

I've thought about it over and over, but I just can't figure it out. Logically, I should gain weight during pregnancy, but my weight hasn't changed much. And apart from the ankle pain that started a few days ago, there's nothing else wrong with my body.

Actually, Collazo isn't the only expectant mother who didn't know she was pregnant but still gave birth successfully. Just now, I saw a similar strange story:

What exactly happened?

You're probably also filled with questions: How exactly do you confirm pregnancy? What are the commonly used pregnancy testing methods? And how reliable are they?

What are the signs of pregnancy?

Menstruation stops

Generally, the first sign of pregnancy is a missed period.

Although menstruation may not arrive on time, there may still be light bleeding during the first three months. This is why most women don't realize they are pregnant until after the third month.

However, we cannot completely rule out the possibility of menstruation occurring during pregnancy. This could be due to unstable implantation of the fertilized egg or the shedding of the uterine lining. In this case, however, the menstrual flow will be much lighter than normal.

Increased vaginal discharge

Increased vaginal discharge during pregnancy is related to the thickening of the vaginal walls. Generally, if there is no vulvar itching or unusual odor, increased vaginal discharge during pregnancy is normal and expectant mothers don't need to worry.

However, if the smell is unusual or there is a burning or itching sensation, you should go to the hospital for a gynecological examination as soon as possible.

Expectant mothers should also pay attention to daily hygiene: clean the vulva with warm water every day to keep the vulva clean, but do not clean inside the vagina; use a special basin and towel to avoid cross-infection.

Pregnancy vomiting

Almost all expectant mothers experience morning sickness in early pregnancy. This may be related to an increase in human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the body.

Pregnancy vomiting usually occurs in the morning, typically starting about a month after menstruation stops, lasting for nearly two months before gradually subsiding.

When experiencing morning sickness, expectant mothers can take the following measures to reduce the likelihood of vomiting or alleviate the discomfort:

① Stay away from foods that make you feel nauseous;

② Eat a small solid snack before bed, such as biscuits, bread slices, etc.;

③ Eat smaller, more frequent meals, and drink water at least half an hour before or after meals;

④ Engage in some gentle activities, such as outdoor walks or prenatal exercises. These activities can help improve mood and reduce nausea and vomiting.

Breast changes

During pregnancy, a woman's hormone levels undergo significant changes. These changes can cause breast swelling, pain, and even the production of a small amount of colostrum. Some pregnant women also experience heavier, fuller, and softer breasts, and their areolas become much darker than before.

Generally, breast tenderness begins around week 4-6 of pregnancy. This tenderness can last throughout the first trimester. If the pain is severe, applying warmth or massaging the breasts can help.

Darkening of the areola is caused by increased pigmentation. Generally speaking, after the breastfeeding period, the areola will become smaller and lighter, but it may not return to its original appearance.

When your breasts begin to show these changes, you can choose to wear some loose and comfortable bras that can cover your breasts without compressing your nipples; you can also frequently wash your areola and nipple skin with mild soapy water, and clean the skin folds; if your nipples are inverted or flat, you can gently pinch them outwards while washing.

What are the methods for pregnancy testing?

There are three common methods for pregnancy testing: blood test, urine test, and ultrasound.

urine test

Seeing the parallel bars makes you super excited? Don't rush to conclusions, it might just be a hoax.

Most pregnancy tests on the market determine pregnancy by detecting the level of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in urine.

Although this method is simple and convenient, countless mishaps have occurred. This is related not only to the degree of urine dilution but also to many interfering factors, such as the stage of pregnancy, medications taken, and whether the procedure is performed correctly.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has also clearly pointed out that a single urine hCG test carries a high risk of missed or misdiagnosis.

In addition, the following points should be noted when using a pregnancy test:

① Pay attention to the production date on the packaging box;

② Test 7 days after menstruation is delayed;

③ Try to perform the test in the morning, as the level of human chorionic gonadotropin in the urine can be higher, resulting in more accurate test results.

blood test

Blood tests are more accurate than urine tests, with a precision rate of up to 99%. Furthermore, blood tests can determine pregnancy earlier than urine tests.

Since hCG in the human body is first secreted into the blood and then appears in the urine, a blood test can detect pregnancy as early as 8-10 days after conception.

Furthermore, pregnancy tests can only determine pregnancy based on whether the hCG level in urine exceeds a predetermined value. However, blood tests can detect the specific hCG level, further determining the timing of conception.

Ultrasound

You might say, "Blood tests are 99% accurate, so why bother with an ultrasound?"

In fact, the first two methods are mainly used to determine whether conception has occurred, while ultrasound is usually used to detect pregnancy abnormalities, including ectopic pregnancy, embryonic development, and other gynecological complications.

Although this knowledge is common knowledge, we should not take it lightly, especially when it is so common.

We hope that every expectant mother who is currently trying to conceive or is about to conceive can make full preparations to welcome the arrival of her baby.

This is not only being responsible for your baby, but also being responsible for yourself!