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Emails expressing gratitude have become a common sight in our digital age, but the pace of change is undeniable. Between the 1600s and 1800s, it was a rarity for women to give birth without assistance.

In 1551, an Inquisitor from Spain slipped through the shadows. Acting on behalf of the Spanish government, decrees were issued that branded anyone outside the Catholic faith or of other beliefs (Jews, Muslims, and individuals of differing faiths) as heretics.

These individuals faced forced conversion, torture, and even death in accordance with the orthodox dictates of the Order of the Bishopric Society of London. One such victim was led to the stake by the Spanish bishop, her body left to twist in the winds blowing from North Africa. Hours later, the discovery of a child’s head within another skeleton shook observers to their core.

Fast forward nearly a century and a woman named Emmee Toplace found herself alone for a brief moment while her husband was away. A cry of a child echoed through the stillness, prompting her to investigate.

To her horror, upon opening a coffin, she discovered the head being given birth to a baby boy. He survived and was named “fils de la te”, meaning “Son of the Earth”. An entry in the parish register of Emm read: “April 20, 1650, Emmee, the wife of Thomas Toplace, who was found delivered.”

Scientists continue to explore how this woman seemingly ‘gave birth’ posthumously. These uncanny intersections of life and death are known as coffin births. While the imagery may resemble something out of a Poe tale, it is a medical phenomenon known as postmortem fetal expulsion.

This event typically occurs between 48 to 72 hours after the body’s decomposition, with the build-up of pressure leading to the fetus being pushed out, appearing as a ‘birthing’ after death.

In 2018, the remains of a coffin birth were uncovered during an archaeological excavation in Imola, Italy, believed to have taken place between the 7th and 8th centuries.

Cases of coffin births are exceedingly rare, characterized by their eerie resemblance yet uncommon frequency. From rumors of Luci Petersonac’s wife and a phantom birth following the discovery of her body to the concrete evidence emerging from modern forensic studies, theories and medical understanding regarding postmortem fetal movement vary.

While the occurrence of coffin births remains a macabre reality, they serve as a stark reminder of the intricate mysteries surrounding life and death.