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They went to a checkup and came home with a baby
A routine prenatal appointment turned into an unforgettable surprise when this couple came home with a baby. Discover why parenthood often begins fas…
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Routine Checkup Turns into Surprise Birth: Couple Returns Home with Newborn Three Days Later
A couple's routine 38-week pregnancy checkup took an unexpected turn last week, culminating in the birth of their child just three days later. The parents, who wish to remain anonymous, shared their unique experience through a video captured by their home's Ring doorbell camera. The initial footage shows the expectant mother and her partner leaving their residence for what they believed was a standard prenatal appointment. However, as the video fast-forwards, the couple is seen returning to their home three days later, now cradling a newborn in a car seat. The joyful surprise has resonated with many, illustrating the unpredictable yet miraculous journey of childbirth. "We went in for a checkup, thinking it would be business as usual," the mother reportedly stated. "Next thing we knew, we were bringing our baby home! It was certainly not what we expected, but we couldn't be happier." The father added, "It's been a whirlwind, but the best kind of whirlwind. Our lives changed in the blink of an eye." The story highlights the often-unpredictable nature of labor and delivery, turning a routine medical visit into a life-altering event for the new family.
Newsweek
Pregnant couple head to 38-week appointment, door cam captures what's next
During their appointment, doctors told parents Saydie and Dakota that they needed to run precautionary tests.
