Principle Nursing Officer, Mrs Telford, at Birmingham Maternity Hospital

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Principle Nursing Officer, Mrs Telford, at Birmingham Maternity Hospital

Principle Nursing Officer, Mrs Telford, at Birmingham Maternity Hospital, where It was reported earlier yesterday, 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 5611

Media ID 21673517

© Mirrorpix

Babies Barry Thorns Births Fertility Treatment Medical Multiple Births Sextuplets Sheila Thorns

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the remarkable moment when Principle Nursing Officer, Mrs Telford, stands proudly at Birmingham Maternity Hospital. The date was 2nd October 1968, a day that would forever be etched in history as Sheila Thorns from Birmingham underwent a groundbreaking Caesarean section. In an unprecedented event for Britain, six beautiful children were delivered - four boys and two girls - making them the first recorded case of live sextuplets. The image showcases the dedication and expertise of the medical staff present at this extraordinary birth. A total of twenty-eight professionals from Birmingham Maternity Hospital worked tirelessly to ensure the safe delivery of these precious babies. Following their arrival into this world, all six infants were immediately placed in incubators to provide them with optimal care. While only three of the Thorns sextuplets – July, Susan & Roger – survived beyond infancy, they went on to lead healthy lives thanks to advancements in medical technology and compassionate healthcare providers like Mrs Telford. This photograph serves as a testament not only to scientific progress but also to the resilience and strength displayed by both parents and medical personnel during such extraordinary circumstances. It reminds us that miracles can happen even in times when challenges seem insurmountable. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints from the esteemed Birmingham Post and Mail Archive, this image encapsulates a pivotal moment in British medical history – one that continues to inspire awe decades later.

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