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Dr Cooke, Consultant at Birmingham Maternity Hospital, who has been treating Sheila
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Dr Cooke, Consultant at Birmingham Maternity Hospital, who has been treating Sheila
Dr Cooke, Consultant at Birmingham Maternity Hospital, who has been treating Sheila Thorns, pictured 3rd October 1968. It was reported earlier yesterday that Sheila Thorns from Birmingham underwent a Caesarean section early this morning during which six children - four boys and two girls - were delivered. In what was been hailed as the first recorded case of live sextuplets in Britain. All the babies were placed in incubators after being delivered. Twenty eight medical staff from Birmingham Maternity Hospital were present at the delivery. Three of the Thorns sextuplets survived, July, Susan & Roger, and went on to live healthy lives
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
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United Kingdom
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Dr Cooke, Consultant at Birmingham Maternity Hospital, is captured in this historic print from October 3rd, 1968. The image represents a significant moment in medical history as Dr Cooke had been treating Sheila Thorns, who underwent a groundbreaking Caesarean section earlier that morning. Astonishingly, six children were delivered during the procedure - four boys and two girls - marking the first recorded case of live sextuplets in Britain. The photograph showcases the dedication and expertise of Dr Cooke alongside the remarkable resilience of Sheila Thorns. Following their birth, all six babies were immediately placed in incubators under the watchful care of twenty-eight medical staff from Birmingham Maternity Hospital who attended to this extraordinary delivery. Although faced with immense challenges due to their premature arrival into the world, three of the Thorns sextuplets named July, Susan & Roger defied all odds and went on to lead healthy lives. Their survival stands as a testament to advancements in fertility treatments and medical care for multiple births. This snapshot not only commemorates an incredible milestone but also pays tribute to the unwavering commitment and compassion exhibited by healthcare professionals like Dr Cooke. It serves as a poignant reminder of how far we have come in our understanding and ability to support women through complex pregnancies.
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