When will 'I Wasn't Expecting a Baby' air? Release date, plot, and how to watch Lifetime series

Lifetime's 'I Wasn't Expecting a Baby' is all set to air on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 10/9c
PUBLISHED JAN 29, 2024
Accidental mothers from all over the US shared their stories of cryptic pregnancies in 'I Wasn't Expecting a Baby' (Instagram/@lifetimetv)
Accidental mothers from all over the US shared their stories of cryptic pregnancies in 'I Wasn't Expecting a Baby' (Instagram/@lifetimetv)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Lifetime's new series 'I Wasn't Expecting a Baby,' is set to air on February 8, 2024 at 10/9c. The show explores unbelievable stories of women who were completely unaware that they were pregnant. Parents typically spend months preparing for their baby's arrival, shopping, vlogging, arranging baby showers, visiting doctors, and doing everything necessary to welcome their little one. 

However, not every family has that opportunity, and this is the focus of Lifetime's new unscripted series. The show highlights women who experienced cryptic pregnancies, having no prior knowledge of their pregnancy until they went into labor. It is estimated that one in 2500 women goes through such pregnancies that remain unnoticed until delivery.

'I Wasn't Expecting a Baby' premieres Thursday, February 8 at 10/9c on Lifetime (Instagram/@lifetimetv)
'I Wasn't Expecting a Baby' premieres Thursday, February 8 at 10/9c on Lifetime (Instagram/@lifetimetv)

According to Rotten Tomatoes, the show's synopsis reveals that women from various backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles go through cryptic pregnancies. The stories include Kayla, who gave birth nine months after attending a fraternity party, and Tiffany, whose severe stomach pain turned into a full-term pregnancy. Meanwhile, Ellise, who was told that she could never be a mother, delivered a baby on her parent's bathroom floor, and Dakota gave birth to a baby in a recliner. 

Although the detailed cast list is not available yet, the synopsis suggests a compelling and intriguing series.

Sneak peek of the babies in the trailer of 'I Wasn't Expecting a Baby' (Instagram/@lifetimetv)
Sneak peek of the babies featured in the trailer of 'I Wasn't Expecting a Baby' (Instagram/@lifetimetv)

What is the Lifetime series 'I Wasn't Expecting a Baby' all about?

A trailer shared by Lifetime's Instagram page offers a sneak peek at the women sharing their stories about cryptic pregnancies in the upcoming series. The teaser begins with a woman stating, " A doctor comes up to me and he said you are 38 weeks pregnant and you are having a baby today. Today." Another adds, "I didn't know I was pregnant. I went into the hospital and came out with a whole baby." Yet another woman shares, " We were shocked. I thought I was going to die." These unexpected and emotional experiences of the moms are sure to take viewers on a rollercoaster of emotions.

In the US, 1 out of 2500 pregnancies are cryptic ones. (Instagram/@lifetimetv)
In the US, 1 out of 2500 pregnancies are cryptic ones (Instagram/@lifetimetv)

How to watch the Lifetime series 'I Wasn't Expecting a Baby'?

Lifetime new unscripted series 'I Wasn't Expecting a Baby!' is set to premiere on February 8, 2024, at 10/9c. Lifetime is an American basic cable channel operated by Lifetime Entertainment Services, a subsidiary of A & E Networks, which is owned by Hearst Communications and The Walt Disney Company. The series can also be watched on the Lifetime app.

Sneak peek of a woman narrating her journey of cryptic pregnancy (Instagram/@lifetimetv)
Sneak peek of a woman narrating her journey of cryptic pregnancy (Instagram/@lifetimetv)

What is the latest buzz related to 'I Wasn't Expecting a Baby?

As Lifetime approaches its 40th Anniversary in 2024, the network continues to expand its unscripted offerings with 60 hours of non-fiction programming in just the first quarter. 'I Wasn't Expecting a Baby' is a brand new series on Lifetime, and viewers are already excited about the show. They took to social media to shower the series with love.

One viewer wrote, "Lifetime just keeps getting better and better." noting the cable channel's delivery of diverse docuseries this year. 

Another commented, "That looks interesting." and a different user wrote, "This will be good" expressing their fascination with the trailer.

Another shared her own experience, stating, "Hey, this happened to me only it didn’t go the full term. It went close to four months."

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