A new mother made headlines by delivering a nearly 13lbs baby, leaving midwives astonished at the newborn’s size. Shelby Martin shared photos of her pregnancy journey, garnering millions of likes and views on social media. Despite complications leading to a 10-day ICU stay for the baby, both mother and child are now doing well.
Due to the baby’s extraordinary size, Shelby had to opt for a C-section over a vaginal delivery, a decision she does not regret. She praised her medical team for their support during the birth. The baby, named Cassian, was born on Shelby’s birthday, making him her “greatest gift.” Additionally, Shelby’s mother highlighted the need for the baby to remain in the hospital due to potential glucose level issues in large newborns.
While Cassian’s size is impressive, he falls short in comparison to baby Alpha, born in the UK at almost 15lbs in 2020. Akbar Risuddin, born in Indonesia in 2009 weighing over 19lbs, holds the record for one of the heaviest newborns ever. Akbar’s size, attributed to his mother’s gestational diabetes, presented significant challenges during his delivery, with doctors describing it as a tough procedure.
