Cryptic pregnancy
Cryptic pregnancy is when a person is pregnant but they may not know it, or they may think they are not pregnant even though they are. This can happen because sometimes the body doesn't show all the usual signs of pregnancy. For example, a person might not have a noticeable bump or feel the baby moving like they would in a traditional pregnancy.
People might also have periods or bleeding that they mistake for a regular period, but it might actually be implantation bleeding (when the fertilized egg implants into the uterus) or other types of bleeding that can occur during pregnancy.
Sometimes, people with cryptic pregnancy might not receive prenatal care or seek medical attention until later in the pregnancy, which can put both the parent and baby at risk.
It's important to remember that pregnancy experiences can be different for everyone, and if someone suspects they might be pregnant, they should seek medical advice and take a pregnancy test to confirm.
People might also have periods or bleeding that they mistake for a regular period, but it might actually be implantation bleeding (when the fertilized egg implants into the uterus) or other types of bleeding that can occur during pregnancy.
Sometimes, people with cryptic pregnancy might not receive prenatal care or seek medical attention until later in the pregnancy, which can put both the parent and baby at risk.
It's important to remember that pregnancy experiences can be different for everyone, and if someone suspects they might be pregnant, they should seek medical advice and take a pregnancy test to confirm.