He's already a handful: Mother, 21, gives birth to eye-watering 15lb 7oz son NATURALLY after mammoth 16 hour labour

A mother has spoken of her shock after giving birth to a baby who weighed a staggering 15lb 7oz.

George King was starved of oxygen for ten minutes and was given just a ten per cent chance of survival after his shoulders got stuck during delivery.

However, six weeks later George, the biggest baby ever born in Gloucestershire, has been allowed to go home with his parents Jade Packer, 21, and Ryan King, 21.

George was only given a ten per cent chance of survival following his traumatic birth

Surprise: George King was born naturally weighing 15lb 7oz after a 16 hour labour

The newborn clothes his parents bought for him are much too small and he has to wear clothes meant for a six-month-old

Already almost 17lbs at six weeks old, he's filling out the Pooh onesie

George, from the Reddings, Cheltenham, was almost twice the weight of an average baby when he was born naturally at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on February 11 following a 16-hour labour.
He was 15 days after his due date and his mother had gas and an epidural during the birth.
Now, at the age of six weeks, he is already 2ft 2in tall, almost 17 lbs and has to wear baby clothes suitable for a six month old.related]
Ms Packer told the BBC: ‘His shoulders got stuck and that is when everything kicked off.

‘There were about 20 doctors in the room and that is when it got really scary.

‘My mum was there at the birth and she was quite scared and shocked as well.[

George's parents Jade Packer and Ryan King are now getting used to family life with their six-week-old baby

During his birth George's shoulders got stuck and he was starved of oxygen for ten minutes

‘Everyone was shocked that he was so big. He is a little miracle – a big miracle actually!’

After his birth George was taken to the special baby unit at St Michael's Hospital in Bristol.

But six weeks on, the trio are settling into family life.

Ms Packer, who is 5ft 7in tall, says it has put her off having any more children in case they are equally gigantic.

She said: ‘It was a massive shock for everyone - no-one had any idea he would be this big.

‘During the pregnancy I was just getting bigger and bigger.

‘It makes it even more special to have him home now after all he has been through.’

He is now at home and is showing no signs of having suffered long-term effects as a result of the oxygen starvation

Jade had gas and an epidural jab for the trying delivery

The couple, 6ft 2in and 5ft 7in, are unsure after George's birth if they want more children. Here they are in a photo before they became parents

Mr King, a chef at All Bar One in Montpellier, said it had been a scary situation.

The 21-year-old, who is 6ft 2in, has been with Jade for three years, said: ‘We were told everything was normal until he popped out. It was scary because his shoulders got stuck and the staff told us he probably wouldn't survive.

‘But now we are home, we are getting used to family life together. Everyone has said his size will level out and he will grow at a normal rate.’

During their ordeal the new parents were given support by the Bristol-based baby charity Cots for Tots, who gave them accommodation so they did not have to commute from Cheltenham to see George.

So far George is showing no signs of having suffered any adverse effects as a result of his traumatic birth but he is continuing to be closely monitored.

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