Having a baby at 21 was not in Tawana’s plans. He was partying, having fun, and living, in his words, “a crazy life.” Until one day he fainted and was taken to the hospital. He had no idea what was happening to him. The examinations showed that she would have a baby in four weeks.
Pregnancy Shock and Anxiety
Speaking to BBC’s podcast Reliable Sauce, Tawana says she had a “panic attack” when she heard the news. The news blew his mind: “Imagine if someone said, ‘yeah, you’ve got four weeks to get your life together,'” he explains the anxiety he felt.
Secret Pregnancy and Reverse Birth
Although data on hidden pregnancies is not yet available, Alison Leary of South Bank University in London points out that ethnic ethnicities are more likely to see variations in their pregnancies.
Seeking Support During Becoming a Mother
The young mother says she was struggling with postpartum depression and turned to TikTok to find advice on becoming a mother in such a short time. However, she states that she could not find anyone other than a woman who had experienced a similar situation in the USA.
Source: Helen Cheyne, professor of midwifery at the University of Stirling
