Here are the facts behind the image:
- The Photo Was Staged: The mother, Lucy Hellein, confirmed the baby was not born holding the device. The IUD was located behind the placenta, and the doctor placed it in the newborn’s hand after the C-section as a joke. [1, 2]
- Rare Pregnancy: While IUDs are more than 99% effective, pregnancies can rarely occur. If it happens, the device can cause complications like premature delivery. [1, 2, 3]
- Confirmation: You can read the full story and AP’s reporting on the setup photo on