#crypticpregnancy #pregnancy Demystifying The So-Called Cryptic Pregnancy Syndrome with Dr. Chudi

#crypticpregnancy #pregnancy Demystifying The So-Called Cryptic Pregnancy Syndrome with Dr. Chudi How Can You Be Pregnant and Not Know? • You might’ve heard shocking stories about a person who didn’t realize they were pregnant until they were giving birth in a bathroom. • When this happens, it’s called a cryptic pregnancy, and it may be more common than you think. Definition • This is also called a stealth pregnancy, is a pregnancy that conventional medical testing methods may fail to detect. • Cryptic pregnancies aren't common, but they're not unheard of, either. Can you be pregnant and not know it? • The answer is yes, even if you’ve taken pregnancy tests and seen your doctor. • Cryptic pregnancy is exactly what it sounds like — a seemingly mysterious pregnancy that goes unnoticed right up until labor begins. • Cryptic pregnancies often don’t cause typical pregnancy symptoms • If they do cause symptoms such as fatigue or nausea, they’re mild enough to pass as an upset stomach or a temporary illness. So, Why This, Reasons For Cryptic Pregnancy • There are a few reasons why cryptic pregnancies occur. • Typically, cryptic pregnancies happen to people who have hormonal imbalances — either due to natural causes, hormonal birth control, or approaching perimenopause.