Woman Arrives for Routine Operation—Then Pre-Surgery Tests Stop Everything
Summary
A woman in the U.K. planned routine surgery was surprised to find out she was pregnant after a hospital pregnancy test, despite a negative home test the week before. Her surgery was canceled, and she is now 26 weeks pregnant and preparing to have the baby.Key Facts
- Amy Christophers, 39, went to Duchy Hospital in Cornwall, England, for routine surgery on New Year’s Eve.
- She had taken a home pregnancy test a week before that was negative.
- The hospital performed a standard pregnancy test using her urine before surgery.
- The hospital test came back positive, revealing she was pregnant.
- The planned surgery was canceled because it was not urgent and she was advised to wait until after pregnancy.
- Christophers had previously lost twins in 2019 and had struggled with conception.
- She shared the news first with a friend, then with her partner, who was surprised.
- She is currently 26 weeks pregnant and preparing for the new baby.
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