Odd news flashback: 18-year-old Kayla Alire (not pictured above) was a basketball player for Mesa Vista High in New Mexico and after a remarkable performance in her final high school basketball game on February 18, 2004, a game where she scored two three-pointers, she experienced severe stomach pains on the bus ride home in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico. Her mother rushed her to the hospital, where she discovered she was in labor! Kayla gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Isaiah, weighing 6 pounds and 4 ounces.
Alire was completely unaware of her pregnancy, a situation not uncommon among female athletes who often experience irregular menstrual cycles. She maintained her usual size 0 clothing and did not monitor her weight, believing her eating habits were consistent. Reflecting on the unexpected turn of events, she expressed her shock and amazement at becoming a mother.
Her boyfriend, Felipe Sisneros, who had been with her for two years, was initially surprised but soon embraced the news with happiness. Alire plans to finish her high school education, participate in track this spring, and pursue college in the fall, balancing her academic goals with her new role as a mother[2][3][4][5][8].
Some women may not experience significant physical changes that are commonly associated with pregnancy. For instance, weight gain can be minimal, and the growing belly may not be noticeable until late in the pregnancy. In some cases, women may continue to fit into their regular clothing sizes. Pregnancy symptoms can vary widely among women. While many experience nausea, fatigue, or breast tenderness, others may have very mild symptoms or none at all. This can lead to a lack of awareness that they are pregnant. While it may seem unusual, there are several reasons why a woman might not realize she is pregnant until labor. Each woman’s experience with pregnancy is unique, and various factors can contribute to this lack of awareness.
Citations:
[1] https://www.devargasfuneral.com/obituaries/darlene-garcia
[2] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0896500/
[3] https://www.upi.com/Teen-finds-shes-pregnant-at-11th-hour/82091141430742/ph
[4] https://1259.newstogo.us/2006/04/30/girl-gives-birth-after-basketball-game/
[5] https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Sports-Beat-1197598.php
[6] https://www.santafenewmexican.com/sports/girls-basketball-revived-mesa-vista-getting-noticed/article_994ea0ff-01f7-5c25-9797-2ae03373779c.html
[8] https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna11711639