I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant
I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant | |
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Genre | Documentary |
Country of origin | United States |
No. of seasons | 4 |
No. of episodes | 58[1] |
Production | |
Running time | 21 minutes (excluding commercials) |
Production company(s) | Mike Mathis Productions |
Release | |
Original network | Discovery Life TLC |
Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 720p (HDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
Original release | May 26, 2009 October 19, 2011 | –
Chronology | |
Related shows | Teen Mom 16 & Pregnant |
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I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant is an American documentary television series that aired on Discovery Fit & Health and TLC. The series debuted on May 26, 2009 on Discovery Fit & Health.[2] Each episode features two or more women who were unaware that they were pregnant until they went into labor.
Frequent reasons for the subjects not recognizing pregnancy include:
- Mistaking the symptoms for another condition or illness.
- Believing they were infertile, and thus not considering pregnancy a possible cause of symptoms.
- Not having any of the "traditional" symptoms (weight gain, extended abdomen, feeling of movement in stomach, morning sickness, unusual food cravings).
- Assuming their birth control methods were 100% effective.
- Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy being misinterpreted as a period.
- False negative pregnancy tests.
Production history and cancellation[edit]
The series is shown on Discovery en Español and the OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.[3]
TLC pulled the series from its schedule on July 15, 2011 citing low ratings.[4] TLC announced in later July that the series would return to finish its fourth and final season on August 17, 2011. The final episode aired on October 19, 2011.[5]
TLC reprised the series in 2015 for special episodes titled ''I Still Didn't Know I Was Pregnant'', featuring women who have had two surprise pregnancies.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Mike Mathis Productions". Retrieved 18 April 2016.
- ^ "Unsuspecting Women Get the Surprise of a Lifetime on Discovery Health's "I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant"". thefutoncritic. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
- ^ Maerz, Melissa (2011-12-23). "'Doctor Who,' 'NCIS,' 'Jaws': Christmas Eve TV marathons guide | Inside TV | EW.com". Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
- ^ "Breaking News — TLC Pulls "I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant," "I Kid with Brad Garrett"". TheFutonCritic.com. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
- ^ "TLC Premieres & Ratings Highlights". Retrieved 29 December 2012.
- ^ "Meet the Woman Who Didn't Know She Was Pregnant – Twice!". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2016-04-18.