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Photo-call for Thorns Sextuplets in Incubation Ward at Birmingham Maternity Hospital
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Photo-call for Thorns Sextuplets in Incubation Ward at Birmingham Maternity Hospital
Photo-call for Thorns Sextuplets in Incubation Ward at Birmingham Maternity Hospital, 2nd October 1968. It was reported earlier today, 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 5626
Media ID 21672702
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Miracle of Life - The Thorns Sextuplets Defy the Odds
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. In this photo print, we are transported back to a historic moment in British medical history. It is October 2nd, 1968, and the Birmingham Maternity Hospital is abuzz with excitement as the Thorns sextuplets make their grand entrance into the world. Sheila Thorns, a brave mother from Birmingham, underwent a groundbreaking Caesarean section earlier that day. Against all odds, six beautiful children were delivered - four boys and two girls. This extraordinary event marks the first recorded case of live sextuplets in Britain. As we gaze at this snapshot frozen in time, our hearts swell with joy knowing that three of these precious babies defied all expectations and went on to lead healthy lives: July, Susan & Roger. The image showcases an incubation ward filled with state-of-the-art equipment designed to nurture these tiny miracles. Dedicated nurses surround each incubator, providing round-the-clock care for these fragile infants. A team of twenty-eight medical staff from Birmingham Maternity Hospital was present during this monumental delivery. This photograph serves as a testament to human resilience and the wonders of modern medicine. It reminds us that even amidst uncertainty and challenges, hope can prevail against all odds. The legacy of the Thorns sextuplets will forever be etched in history as a symbol of strength and triumph over adversity.
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