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Mom Unaware She Was Pregnant Delivers Baby — and Gives Him the Perfect Name
- A Tennessee mother delivered a baby at 35 weeks after being unaware she was pregnant, due to a cryptic pregnancy.
- Keionna Dickerson learned she was in labor during an ER visit and underwent an emergency C-section.
- The baby was named Champion after family members helped decide while the mother recovered from anesthesia.
- Champion is described as a calm baby who only cries when hungry or teething.
- Experts note cryptic pregnancies can carry higher risks for both mother and baby.
- Dickerson had no prenatal care or warning signs before delivery.
- The baby’s name, Champion, reflected the mother’s interpretation of the newborn’s resilience.
- Dickerson’s older children were surprised by the new arrival but quickly embraced Champion.
- The TODAY article quotes medical professionals on cryptic pregnancies and outcomes.
- The story illustrates a rare but real phenomenon and ends with a joyful family addition.
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