Media at News Press Conference, Birmingham Maternity Hospital

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Media at News Press Conference, Birmingham Maternity Hospital

Media at News Press Conference, Birmingham Maternity Hospital, where It was reported earlier today, 2nd October 1968, 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
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
BPM 68 5605

Media ID 21672768

© Mirrorpix

Babies Barry Thorns Births Fertility Treatment Journalists Medical Multiple Births Photocall Reporters Sextuplets Sheila Thorns

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This print captures a historic moment in British medical history. The image showcases the media frenzy at the News Press Conference held at Birmingham Maternity Hospital on October 2nd, 1968. The conference announced the remarkable birth of sextuplets to Sheila Thorns from Birmingham, marking the first recorded case of live sextuplets in Britain. The photograph depicts journalists and reporters eagerly gathering around, their cameras poised to capture this extraordinary event. A sense of anticipation fills the air as they await further details about this groundbreaking delivery. Behind them stands a group of dedicated medical staff from Birmingham Maternity Hospital, numbering twenty-eight strong, who played an instrumental role in ensuring a successful Caesarean section for Sheila Thorns. After being delivered through this complex procedure, all six babies - four boys and two girls - were immediately placed into incubators to ensure their well-being. Sadly, only three of these precious newborns would survive: July, Susan & Roger. However, these survivors went on to lead healthy lives despite facing such incredible odds. This poignant image serves as a testament not only to scientific advancements in fertility treatment but also highlights the resilience and strength displayed by both mother and children during this challenging time. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints from the archives of Birmingham Post and Mail Archive, it immortalizes an unforgettable moment that forever changed British medical history.

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