"In it, Jaxon is held up by two masked doctors under the bright lights of an operating room, his size unmistakable. His limbs are thick and dimpled, his cheeks full, body measuring 23¾ inches long. The medical staff appear momentarily struck by his size."
"According to the Mayo Clinic, babies like Jaxon fall into a category known as fetal macrosomia, a condition in which a newborn weighs more than 8 pounds, 13 ounces. While not unheard of, babies exceeding 14 pounds remain exceptionally rare. Doctors often associate such birth with factors like genetics, prolonged pregnancies and gestational diabetes."
"It wasn't until 2021, when a TikTok user asked parents to share the weight of their biggest babies, that Sweeney responded, 'I gave birth to a toddler.' Her answer stood out- and so did the photo she shared, which has since been viewed more than 47 million times."
Shannon Sweeney gave birth to her son Jaxon in 2015, weighing 14 pounds, 6 ounces at 38 weeks gestation. The delivery initially received minimal attention, but a 2021 TikTok response about the birth sparked widespread viral interest. A photo of medical staff holding the unusually large newborn has been viewed over 47 million times. Jaxon measured 23¾ inches long with notably thick limbs and full features. Babies exceeding 14 pounds are exceptionally rare and fall into the fetal macrosomia category, typically associated with genetics, prolonged pregnancies, and gestational diabetes. Sweeney did not have gestational diabetes during her pregnancy.
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