A woman thought she was about to become a godmother when her best friend of two years told her she was 42 weeks pregnant and preparing to give birth. However, what initially appeared to be an ordinary delivery-day scare reportedly turned into a shocking discovery when another woman allegedly exposed the pregnancy as a complete fabrication.
TikTok creator Perla (@perlac.a) shared the story in a video claiming that her best friend had repeatedly told her about the pregnancy and even discussed who would be present in the delivery room. She said she believed everything until the day her friend was supposedly scheduled to undergo an induction.
The user explained that she spoke to her friend on the phone around 4:55 p.m. that day before heading to work. Her friend reportedly sounded normal, although she was somewhat nervous and excited about the upcoming delivery. Perla wished her luck and continued checking on her throughout the evening. When her friend stopped apparently responding, she assumed, “That’s normal, you know, she’s in labor.”
She allegedly faked the pregnancy
The following day, Perla still hadn’t reportedly heard from her friend, prompting her to repeatedly call and message her. Concerned, she apparently decided to contact Katie, the woman who had taken her friend in and was supposedly “going to be in the delivery room with her.”
The user reportedly found Katie on Instagram and sent her a message. Instead of providing an update about the delivery, Katie allegedly revealed that the entire pregnancy had been fabricated. Perla initially thought she was being pranked, but Katie reportedly sent her a detailed explanation, claiming she had discovered that her friend was wearing a fake silicone pregnancy belly.
The situation reportedly became even more disturbing when the user learned what her friend had allegedly told Katie. Her friend had allegedly called Katie in distress, claiming she was at the hospital and that her baby had died. “She tells me that my best friend called her screaming, crying, and was just saying, ‘My baby’s dead, my baby’s dead. I’m here at the hospital. My baby is dead,'” Perla recalled.
Katie reportedly arrived to find the woman crying and insisting that hospital staff couldn’t detect the baby’s heartbeat. Perla said her friend repeatedly refused to undergo an ultrasound because she was afraid of being told that her baby had died. Those around her allegedly continued encouraging her to get the scan, believing there might still be a chance to help the baby.
The user continued that Katie eventually lifted the woman’s shirt and allegedly discovered the fake belly. The people present reportedly became concerned about her safety and took her to a hotel room, where they also took away her keys. Perla said her friend refused to speak to anyone or return home with them.
Despite feeling betrayed, she continued trying to contact the woman because she wanted to make sure she was safe. Perla asserted that the friend didn’t know that she spoke to Katie and went along with her lies. “I wanted her to know that I was by her side, but she keeps lying and lying, and she’s texting me, and she’s like, ‘Yeah, I had my baby, but I had her, and she was dead,'” Perla claimed.
Perla decided to reveal that she knew about the alleged deception and told her friend she was worried and wanted to understand what was happening, emphasizing that she wasn’t blaming her. However, her friend reportedly stopped answering calls and messages.
Perla eventually visited her friend’s parents’ home, where her friend’s mother reportedly confirmed that her daughter had returned. When the friend appeared at the door, she allegedly warned her mother that she would pack her belongings and leave permanently if she spoke to Perla.
Fabricating a pregnancy could also have consequences in civil court if the deception causes someone else measurable harm. Under U.S. law, a person who deliberately makes false statements, knowing others will rely on them, could potentially face a civil fraud claim if that reliance results in damages, according to Cornell Law School.
Per Cornell, depending on the circumstances and state laws, claims involving intentional infliction of emotional distress may also be considered. However, simply lying about being pregnant does not automatically give someone grounds to sue. A successful claim generally requires evidence of wrongdoing and legally recognizable harm, such as financial losses or sufficiently serious emotional distress.
Published: Nov 11, 2026 06:30 am