First-Time Mom Gives Birth to 13-Lb. Baby. Why She ‘Broke Out into Tears’ After Daughter’s Arrival

Mar. 15, 2025

Paris Halo is about double the size of an average newborn, according to theWorld Health Organization.

At a doctor’s appointment about a month ago, Mann said it was determined that she should have a C-section, which was scheduled for Tuesday.

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But when it came time to deliver Paris, Mann faced some trepidation.

“The doctor pulls her out of me, and all the nurses are like, ‘Oh God!’ ‘Wow!’ ” Mann toldToday. “Then I started freaking out because I had no idea what was happening.”

Speaking with WVTM, she recalled asking, ‘Is something wrong? What’s wrong?’ And once they actually just said she’s just big, I just broke out into tears.”

Now, Mann is basking in her achievement, while the newborn is expected to be discharged from the hospital’s NICU in the coming days, according toToday.

“She’s getting a little extra love and care,” Mann said. “But she’s doing great.”

source: people.com