It’s one of the more surprising side effects being discussed online: a wave of unexpected pregnancies among people taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro . Social media users have dubbed it the 'Ozempic baby boom' and experts say there’s science behind the viral phrase.

According to Sydney GP Dr Mariam Chalaan, the trend is real. "When people talk about the ‘Ozempic baby boom,’ they’re referring to a noticeable rise in unplanned pregnancies among users of GLP-1 medications like semaglutide," she tells HELLO! "These drugs aren’t designed to improve fertility, but many people using them experience changes in metabolic health that can restore ovulation, even if they previously had irregular or absent cycles. In Australia, we’ve also seen early data showing pregn

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