Woman who was rushed to hospital with what she thought was appendicitis was actually nine months PREGNANT - and gave birth just 15 minutes after finding out

  • Jayde Lawrence, 27, from Perth, Australia, went to hospital with stomach pains
  • She was convinced the unexplained twinges were down to appendicitis 
  • But in fact, unbeknownst to her, Jayde was actually nine months pregnant
  • She gave birth just 15 minutes after receiving the shock news 

By JESSICA RACH FOR MAILONLINE

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A woman who rushed to hospital with stomach pains was stunned to learn she was actually nine months pregnant.  

Jayde Lawrence, 27, from Perth in Australia, gave birth within 15 minutes of receiving the mind boggling news on the hospital ward. 

The property manager, who is also mother to Jayla, 18 months, was convinced she was suffering from appendicitis as nurses rushed her for an emergency ultrasound, but had the shock of her life when she heard her baby's heartbeat come through the monitor.

The now mother-of-two barely had time to digest the words 'you're pregnant' before her labour sped up - and just 15 minutes and four pushes later, Jayde welcomed her son Jax into the world. 

The surprise labour meant that her partner Kurt Stuart, 32, was unable to make it to the hospital in time to see the birth of his son.

Jayde Lawrence, 27, from Perth, Western Australia, gave birth just 15 minutes after finding out she was pregnant, after mistaking her contractions for appendicitis (seen after birth, Monday)

Jayde Lawrence, 27, from Perth, Western Australia, gave birth just 15 minutes after finding out she was pregnant, after mistaking her contractions for appendicitis (seen after birth, Monday)

Jayde said she was 'absolutely shocked', after having shown symptoms of pregnancy whatsoever - and even having taken two pregnancy tests, both of which were negative, during the period she was unwittingly expecting.

The 27-year-old also has polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which can make it harder for women to conceive, and continued to have periods throughout her pregnancy.

Recalling the morning of her labour, Jayde said: 'That morning I was getting ready to go run a work errand, so I popped into the shower.

'As soon as I got in, I started having excruciating stomach pains.

'I'm quite a stubborn person, so I let them go on for nearly an hour before I said anything to my partner.

She was unaware that she was nine months pregnant when she staggered into the emergency ward at her local hospital on Monday with excruciating stomach pains (seen at 7 months pregnant)

She was unaware that she was nine months pregnant when she staggered into the emergency ward at her local hospital on Monday with excruciating stomach pains (seen at 7 months pregnant)

'But by that time, I was keeled over, white in the face and sweating profusely.

'My partner Kurt just said I needed to go to hospital as it could be appendicitis.

'My brother drove me there and as I was checking myself into the emergency department, I was having what felt like labour pains.

'I said to the woman behind the counter "it feels like contractions - but that's impossible because I'm not pregnant."'

However, when Jayde had an ultrasound she was shocked to hear the sound of a heart beating. 

'I had an ultrasound and then I heard a heartbeat come through the monitor,' she revealed.

'I couldn't believe what I was hearing - that was the most shocking part, to find out I was actually pregnant.

'I had no idea how far along I was or what was happening.'

Her surprise labour meant that her partner Kurt Stuart, 32, was unable to make it to the hospital in time to see the birth of his son

Her surprise labour meant that her partner Kurt Stuart, 32, was unable to make it to the hospital in time to see the birth of his son

Speaking about the birth, she continued: 'They rushed me off to the birthing suite and with just four pushes, he was out.

'Between finding out I was pregnant and giving birth, it was only about fifteen minutes.

'They just pulled him out, put him on my chest and said congratulations - you've just had a healthy baby boy.

'I'm one of those people to read a story like mine and think "as if you wouldn't know that you're pregnant".

'But when it happens to you, and people say that to you, it's like well - put yourself in that situation.

'I had absolutely no idea, and when I told everyone they were just shocked.' 

Jayde said she did put on a small amount of weight over the nine months and felt 'a bit pudgy' but put it down to a lack of exercise and poor diet after changing jobs.

And coincidentally, her son was born on Western Australia's 'Labor Day'.

Jayde said she did put on a small amount of weight over the nine months and felt 'a bit pudgy' but put it down to het lack of exercise and poor diet after changing jobs (seen 6 months preg)

Jayde said she did put on a small amount of weight over the nine months and felt 'a bit pudgy' but put it down to het lack of exercise and poor diet after changing jobs (seen 6 months preg)

Jayde added: 'I was a bit sad that Kurt couldn't be there in time for the birth of our son because it all happened so fast.

'I just kept thinking about how he would react to the news.

'But he was absolutely over the moon. He burst into tears when I told him over the phone.'

And her young daughter was just as surprised as the rest of the family to find out she was an older sister.

'Jayla was a bit shocked as well to suddenly have a little baby brother, but she has taken on the role of big sister so well and just loves him to pieces.

'It was heartwarming to see all my friends and family rally around to help us. They bought all the essential baby supplies we needed. It was amazing.' 

Jayde is now basking in the glow of being a new mother, just a few days after giving birth to her second child and can't believe how healthy he is. 

'I was so overwhelmed throughout the entire journey and I kept worrying about whether Jax was going to be alright. 

'But when he was checked over by the doctors and nurses, they were all so surprised as to how healthy he is - and how healthy I am as well.

'He was examined by the doctor just yesterday and she said that he is absolutely perfect.

'I was so relieved to hear that. I couldn't be happier. It was the best surprise of my entire life,' she added.

Jayde said she was 'absolutely shocked' after showing no signs of symptoms of pregnancy whatsoever and had two pregnancy tests come back negative (seen at 6-7 months pregnant)

Jayde said she was 'absolutely shocked' after showing no signs of symptoms of pregnancy whatsoever and had two pregnancy tests come back negative (seen at 6-7 months pregnant)

 

Perth

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