A record-breaking birth that amazed doctors and the internet

A first-time mother from Nashville, Tennessee, has captured worldwide attention after giving birth to one of the largest babies ever delivered at her hospital. Shelby Martin welcomed her son, Cassian, at TriStar Centennial Women’s Hospital, where he weighed a remarkable 12 pounds, 14 ounces (5.8 kg) at birth, reports The Sun.

Cassian’s size stunned doctors and nurses, breaking the hospital’s record for the heaviest baby born in over three years. The delivery, performed through a C-section, was challenging but successful. Both mother and baby are now healthy and doing well, much to the relief of the medical team and Shelby’s family.

Shelby’s story quickly went viral after she shared her journey on social media, with people around the world expressing amazement at her strength and Cassian’s extraordinary size.

Cassian’s size stunned doctors and nurses, breaking the hospital’s record for the heaviest baby born in over three years. The delivery, performed through a C-section, was challenging but successful. Both mother and baby are now healthy and doing well, much to the relief of the medical team and Shelby’s family.