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Leeds Woman Treated for Suspected Appendicitis Gives Birth 45 Minutes After Arrival

Medics say her pregnancy went unnoticed because the fetus grew toward her back.

Overview

  • Demi-Lee Sefton, 21, a dental nurse from Leeds, said she had irregular bleeding and no typical pregnancy symptoms.
  • Paramedics called to her home suspected labour, and hospital staff confirmed she was around 30 weeks pregnant before rushing her to a delivery suite.
  • Her daughter, Hazel, was born weighing about 6lb 1oz and was reported to be within a healthy range.
  • Partner Brad Barrington was at work and missed the delivery after initially thinking the call about labour was a prank.
  • Both families quickly supplied essentials, and the new parents describe adjusting to life with Hazel as overwhelming yet joyful, with an eye on her first birthday in May.