The first surviving set of sextuplets was born in South Africa in The first surviving set of sextuplets from the United States were the Dilley sextuplets born in , often referred to as the "Dilley Six Pack. Very few incidences of the spontaneous conception of sextuplets have been reported.
Nearly all of the sextuplet births in the past several decades were the result of fertility enhancements such as ovulation-stimulating drugs.
Sextuplets do not always share the same birthdate. A delayed interval delivery also known as iatrogenic asynchronous birth may mean that individual babies are born days or even weeks apart. The average gestation for a sextuplet pregnancy is During pregnancy with sextuplets, an expectant parent will gain 31 to 80 pounds. Some mothers require cervical cerclage, a surgical procedure in which the cervix is sewn shut to prevent preterm labor.
Nearly all sextuplet pregnancies result in a cesarean delivery. Many parents of sextuplets are urged to consider selective reduction , decreasing the number of viable fetuses to protect the mother's health and increase the babies' chance of survival. These parents often have religious convictions that preclude them from seeking a reduction, however, and their faith sustains them through their extreme pregnancy. Are you having sextuplets?
It's important for families to seek support and advice from others in the same situation. The following organizations can offer resources and assistance:. Six-seat strollers are a convenient—though pricey—option for transporting six babies at a time. Runabout crafts multi-seat strollers with hand-welded steel frames, and they offer models with six seats.
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Case Reports in Women's Health. Hershlag stressed that multiple pregnancies are associated with a higher risk of complications than single pregnancies, including an increased risk of preterm birth.
This is not an achievement," Hershlag said. Fertility physicians should make a huge effort to transfer single embryos as much as possible. All six babies are being treated in the neonatal intensive care unit and are doing well, VCU said.
Ajibola Taiwo was released from the hospital on May 18, and she and her husband are actively participating in their babies' care, the statement said. Original article on Live Science. Rachael has been with Live Science since She also holds a B. Live Science. The odds increase for triplets and other multiple births, according to Multiple Births Canada. In recent years, the incidence of multiple births in Canada is on the rise due to the increased use of fertility drugs.
It is estimated that 60 per cent of triplets, 90 per cent of quadruplets and 99 per cent of quintuplets are the result of these treatments. Below is a timeline of some of the more publicized multiple births in Canada and across the world.
The babies were born at just 25 weeks into the mother's pregnancy. Two later died. July 28, In Saskatoon, the Gilmour family welcomed Canada's eighth set of quintuplets with the assistance of infertility treatments.
Originally, six babies were conceived, but one died in the womb, leaving only five. The eldest baby was born on Dec. The rest of the set was born on Dec. A week later, the smallest of the babies died.
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