'I didn't know I was pregnant' Mum's shock at Canada holiday hotel birth

A BRISTOL woman who had no idea she was pregnant ended up having a baby when she went to the toilet while on holiday in Canada.

- Kate POUNDS

Helen and Michael Green, both 45, arrived in Toronto, Canada, on May 21 for their 10-day road trip with their daughter, Darcy, six - unaware that Helen was nine months pregnant.

When Helen woke up with tummy pains in the middle of the night and went to the bathroom she suddenly felt an “urge to push” and looked down to see a baby.

Helen had experienced a cryptic pregnancy, when a person doesn’t realise they are pregnant until late in the pregnancy or even during labour - she even had a regular period.

But the family are now delighted with their little surprise who they have named Olivia, who is now 11 weeks old.

Helen, who works in financial services, said: “This was such a huge, huge shock, and also such a lovely surprise.

“She just came along and it feels like she’s always been with us. Everything feels complete now, she has made us all so happy.

“Even the doctors at the hospital were really surprised. I had no idea at all that I was pregnant, everything seemed completely normal.

“I worked, exercised, wore the same clothes and ate the same food as usual.”

Michael, who also works in financial services, said: “It’s so crazy and still feels surreal. It's been such a bonkers time. She’s such a joy!”