Summary
A woman named Charlotte Robinson unexpectedly gave birth to her son, Henry, in a football club toilet in Lowestoft, Suffolk, unaware she was even pregnant. This type of unexpected pregnancy is called a cryptic pregnancy and affects about one in 2,500 births. Both mother and baby were checked at the hospital and are in good health.
Key Facts
- Charlotte Robinson did not know she was pregnant until she gave birth in a football club toilet.
- The event took place during a football match attended by 600 people on August 24.
- Baby Henry weighed 6 pounds 7 ounces and was found to be healthy at the hospital.
- Cryptic pregnancies occur when women do not realize they are pregnant, affecting about one in 2,500 births.
- Charlotte had normal activities before the birth and did not notice any pregnancy symptoms.
- Family members quickly helped, using a football shirt and towels until paramedics arrived.
- Dr. Louise Jenkins explained that missing antenatal care is a risk in cryptic pregnancies.
- Around 300 cryptic pregnancies occur each year in the UK.
