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Birmingham Maternity Hospital, 3rd October 1968. It was reported yesterday
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Birmingham Maternity Hospital, 3rd October 1968. It was reported yesterday
Birmingham 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
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
BPM 68 5653
Media ID 21672744
© Mirrorpix
Babies Barry Thorns Births Fertility Treatment Medical Multiple Births Sextuplets Sheila Thorns
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Miracle of Life: Birmingham's Historic Sextuplet Birth". This print captures the awe-inspiring moment in history when Sheila Thorns, a brave mother from Birmingham, underwent a groundbreaking Caesarean section on October 3rd, 1968. Yesterday's reports revealed that this remarkable procedure resulted in the birth of six beautiful children - four boys and two girls - marking Britain's first recorded case of live sextuplets. The image showcases the dedicated medical team from Birmingham Maternity Hospital who skillfully delivered these precious babies. With twenty-eight professionals present during the delivery, their expertise and tireless efforts ensured each newborn was immediately placed into incubators to receive optimal care. While facing incredible odds, three of the Thorns sextuplets triumphed over adversity and went on to lead healthy lives. July, Susan, and Roger became living testaments to human resilience and medical advancements in fertility treatments such as IVF. This photograph not only commemorates an extraordinary event but also symbolizes hope for countless families struggling with infertility worldwide. It serves as a reminder of the unwavering dedication exhibited by healthcare professionals who strive relentlessly to bring joy into people's lives. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints from the esteemed Birmingham Post and Mail Archive, this snapshot transports us back to an era where medical miracles defied all expectations. Let it stand as a testament to both scientific progress and the indomitable spirit that resides within every parent eagerly awaiting their bundle (s) of joy.
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