I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant
| I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| External links | |
| Website | |
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 completely unaware of their pregnancy until they went into labor or after they've given birth.
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. July 15, 2011. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
- ^ "TLC Premieres & Ratings Highlights". July 29, 2011. Retrieved 29 December 2012.
- ^ Beard, Lanford. "Meet the Woman Who Didn't Know She Was Pregnant – Twice!". PEOPLE. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
