Two women naturally conceived triplets, gave birth prematurely, mother and child were safe
In two consecutive days, two women gave birth to triplets at the same hospital. Ms. Hong Nhi, 25 years old, Can Tho, naturally conceived triplets and gave birth to three boys. A day before, Ms. Thanh Mai gave birth to two girls and one boy.
Nhi was pregnant for the first time and was admitted to Can Tho City Obstetrics Hospital at 32 weeks of pregnancy, with pregnancy-induced hypertension and the threat of premature birth. After a week of stable treatment, Nhi's water broke and she went into labor. Doctors performed surgery and three healthy baby boys were born on November 9, weighing 1.92 kg, 1.3 kg, and 1.7 kg respectively.
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| Hong Nhi and her husband with their three boys. Photo provided by the hospital |
A day earlier, 26-year-old Thanh Mai was also admitted to the hospital, carrying triplets naturally for more than 34 weeks. Two girls and one boy weighing 1.4 kg, 1.32 kg, and 1.88 kg were born safely.
A representative of Can Tho City Obstetrics Hospital said that spontaneous triplets are very rare, with a rate of about 1/60,000 to 1/200 million cases. The hospital has successfully treated a number of pregnant women with spontaneous triplets. However, this is the first time two pregnant women have given birth to triplets in two consecutive days.
On November 27, after more than three weeks of treatment and special care at the Neonatal Department, the babies' weight increased, their health stabilized, and they were ready to be discharged from the hospital.
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| Thanh Mai's family at the hospital.Photo provided by hospital |
Multiple pregnancies often face many potential risks such as premature birth, placental abnormalities, slow fetal growth, preeclampsia, and postpartum hemorrhage, threatening the health and life of both mother and baby.
Mothers carrying multiple pregnancies need to have regular check-ups and closely monitor their health to detect and promptly handle any unusual signs./.
