Natural birth for huge baby

The biggest baby in town is lucky to be alive after he was born over one stone in weight during a traumatic natural birth.

Shaune Benjamin Nicholson weighed in at an amazing 14lb 7oz – nearly twice the average weight of 7.5lb.

Mother-of-three, Amanda Eclerton, 24, of Willow Walk, Hartlepool, gave birth to Shaune on Monday, August 6, at 11.15pm after a six- hour labour where she only received gas and air.



She said: "I was told he was going to be big but when they handed him to me he was huge. I knew he wasn't going to be normal because the birth was agony, but he was worth it."

Staff at the University of Hartlepool Hospital told the parents of their amazement to see the 2ft baby born naturally and healthily.

Head of midwifery Janet Mackie said: "We were all surprised by the size of the baby. While we can't confirm if he is the biggest he must certainly be one of the biggest ever born in Hartlepool."

With news video.