Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Unborn Baby Smiles During Ultrasound, Video Goes Viral
A Canadian couple was having a normal ultrasound when the baby’s tiny face on the screen looked like it was smiling.
The dad talked to the baby, saying, "Good morning.
Happy Saturday.
Are you hungry?"
and the baby seemed to smile back.
The mom’s sister filmed the moment, and the video was shared online.
Many people saw it and felt very happy.
The mom, Lia Oliveira, said she cried happy tears.
Doctors say babies can make facial movements in the womb, but seeing them on an ultrasound is very uncommon.
Canadian couple saw unborn daughter smile during routine ultrasound.
Father greeted baby with "Good morning. Happy Saturday. Are you hungry?" before the smile appeared.
The moment was recorded by the mother’s sister and went viral on social media.
Mother Lia Oliveira said she was overwhelmed and cried happy tears.
Experts note that babies can make facial movements in utero, but such moments are rarely seen on ultrasound.
- Who
- Lia Oliveira and her husband, a Canadian couple
- What
- An unborn baby girl appeared to smile during an ultrasound
- When
- During a routine prenatal check‑up
- Where
- A Canadian ultrasound clinic
- Why
- Possibly a response to the father’s voice, a rare moment
- Location
- Canada
- Event
- Unborn baby smiles during ultrasound
- Participants
- Lia Oliveira and her husband
- Video
- Viral on social media
- Emotion
- Mother cried happy tears