A Florida mother welcomed a remarkable bundle of joy on September 3, 2025, when she gave birth to a baby boy weighing an astonishing 13 pounds, 15 ounces (≈ 6.32 kg)—the heaviest newborn ever recorded at St. Joseph’s Hospital-South in its 10-year history.
The mother delivered her son, Annan, via C-section. The moment doctors lifted the baby, the room erupted in disbelief. She later joked that during the intense pressure of the delivery, she wondered, “What are they pulling out of me?”
Hospital staff—nurses, doctors, and pediatric teams—were stunned by the newborn’s size. Some called him a “miracle baby,” while others said he instantly became a tiny celebrity in the maternity ward. Medical teams gathered to catch a glimpse of the unusually large newborn, who arrived healthy and strong.
Both parents, known for their tall statures—she standing over 6 feet and he over 6’2″—believe genetics played a major role. The mother also experienced gestational diabetes during pregnancy, though it was carefully monitored and controlled. Their older son was already on the larger side at birth, weighing 12 lbs 11 oz, but Annan exceeded expectations by a significant margin.
Despite his impressive size, Annan is described as calm, peaceful, and easygoing—except when hunger calls. His family says he has already shown a hearty appetite, fitting for a baby of his size.
The extraordinary birth has since captured attention across Florida, marking a memorable milestone for the hospital and a joyful story for the family.
