Woman says she's been pregnant for 21 YEARS with 11 kids but some say she's ‘addicted' & hasn't ‘heard of contraception'

The Irish Sun

18-06-2025

MANY people know that being pregnant can come with feeling nauseous and exhausted.
However, this clearly hasn't put off one woman who has revealed she's been
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Heather Stockton has been pregnant for a whopping 21 years
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Heather and her pastor husband share 11 kids and love their busy life
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US-based Heather Stockton shared how she's been pregnant in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024 and 2025.
On her
While many people questioned why she doesn't have 21 kids as a result, others pointed that you can be pregnant over the course of two years, even if each pregnancy is just nine months.
Many people were flabbergasted at the staggering amount of time she has been pregnant.
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One said: 'Pregnancy addiction needs to be studied.'
Another added: 'It's ok to be on birth control.'
And a third commented: 'So basically your whole life?……..ok!'
However, despite any negative comments, Heather insisted that she loves her busy life and large family.
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She shared: 'Hi! My name is Heather.
'I am happily married and a mum to 11 kids.
'I keep thinking I can't get any bigger' exhausted mum-to-be sighs as she leaves people 'wincing' with her GIANT bump
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Many people were shocked at how many years she has been pregnant
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"My days are very full as a pastor's wife and a stay-at-home mom-AND I absolutely love it!'
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In another video, she showed how she prepares a
This includes frying a pan full of sausages and making homemade muffins.
One person responded to the behind-the-scenes clip, and said: 'Love this! Your family is so blessed.'
Another shared: 'Beautiful family.'
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