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irmingham Maternity Hospital, 3rd October 1968. It was reported yesterday
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irmingham Maternity Hospital, 3rd October 1968. It was reported yesterday
irmingham Maternity Hospital, 3rd October 1968. It was reported 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
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Babies Barry Thorns Births Fertility Treatment Medical Multiple Births Sextuplets Sheila Thorns
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Miracle at Birmingham Maternity Hospital - The Birth of Sextuplets in 1968
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. In a groundbreaking medical achievement, Sheila Thorns from Birmingham made history on October 3rd, 1968, as she underwent a life-saving Caesarean section. Astonishingly, six beautiful children - four boys and two girls - were safely delivered into the world. This remarkable event marked the first recorded case of live sextuplets in Britain. Captured in this timeless print from Memory Lane Prints is the momentous occasion that unfolded at Birmingham Maternity Hospital. As medical professionals surrounded Sheila during her delivery, twenty-eight dedicated staff members worked tirelessly to ensure the safe arrival of these precious babies. Following their birth, all six infants were immediately placed in incubators to provide them with optimal care and support. Sadly, only three of the Thorns sextuplets – July, Susan & Roger – survived those critical early days. However, these resilient survivors went on to lead healthy lives against all odds. This extraordinary photograph serves as a testament to both medical advancement and human resilience. It encapsulates an era when fertility treatments like IVF were still emerging and multiple births remained rare occurrences. The story behind this image not only celebrates the triumphs of science but also honors the courage and strength displayed by Sheila Thorns throughout her journey into motherhood. Her unwavering spirit paved the way for future advancements in reproductive medicine while inspiring hope for countless families around the world facing similar challenges.
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