A new mother has taken to social media to share a shocking revelation—just four weeks after giving birth, she has discovered she is already three weeks and four days pregnant.
The woman’s story went viral after she posted about her unexpected experience on X (formerly Twitter), detailing how she noticed changes in her body and decided to visit the hospital for a check-up.
The Shocking Discovery
According to her, she initially thought something was wrong since she had just given birth and was experiencing unusual cramps and symptoms. However, the hospital tests revealed something she never expected—she was pregnant again.
“I’ve been crying all day. I was having cramps and other symptoms, so I decided to go to the ER, thinking something might be wrong since I just had a baby.”
“They ran some tests and asked if I thought I was pregnant. I said no, even though I hadn’t waited the full six weeks.”
“Then the doctor came in and told me I was pregnant again. I was in disbelief. I asked them to run the test again because I just couldn’t believe it.”
“My baby is only a month old, and now I’m three weeks and four days pregnant.”
Social Media Reactions
The revelation sparked widespread reactions online, with many people expressing shock, concern, and curiosity about how such a situation could happen. Some users sympathized with the woman, while others criticized the decision not to wait the recommended six weeks postpartum before resuming sexual activity.
Here are some of the top reactions:
- @MrsJellySantos: “I was so traumatized from childbirth I didn’t have sex for more than a year after. I almost lost my bootyhole. I had to rethink if I was ready for those consequences again.”
- @_IndianDolly: “She’s embarrassed, but she filmed and uploaded the video to TikTok.”
- @malkin_kris: “This can’t be real. After giving birth, there’s bleeding for almost a month as the uterus cleans itself. How can a pregnancy be three weeks along?”
- @kissyfvce: “For her to be three weeks pregnant, she not only didn’t wait six weeks, she was probably still bleeding, unhealed, sore, tired, and just one week postpartum. Urges aside, neither she nor her partner had any care for her body.”
- @MimiLightseer: “I’m not judging because a lot of people don’t wait the full six weeks. But I KNOW they told her that right after birth is when you’re most fertile! Contraceptives, sis!”
- @thelovelyMC: “This is actually very scary. You literally have a gaping wound in your uterus that needs time to heal. That’s why they tell you to wait after you give birth. Praying for this mama.”
Is This Possible?
Medically, it is possible to conceive soon after childbirth. Women ovulate before their first postpartum period, meaning they can get pregnant even before seeing their first period after delivery. However, it is generally recommended to wait at least six weeks before resuming sexual activity to allow proper healing of the uterus and to avoid complications.
This woman’s experience serves as a reminder of the importance of postpartum care and the need for effective family planning after childbirth.
This woman gave birth 4 weeks ago. She’s 3 weeks pregnant. She says it’s embarrassing. pic.twitter.com/Whkt8UAOup
— Jelly Santos (@MrsJellySantos) February 6, 2025
