Woman, 23, gave birth to triplets, doctors and midwives applauded

Jane Furse Hospital midwives and doctors in Polokwane had their hands full on Wednesday, 10 May when they successfully delivered triplets in the morning and twins several hours later — all through natural birth. 

According to Times Live, the triplets were born to 22-year-old Manaleng Phina.

TWO GIRLS AND A BOY

It was two girls and one boy.

“The two girls each weighed 2kg and the boy 3kg.

“All the babies were delivered through normal vaginal delivery,” the report quoted the province’s Department of Health as saying in a statement.

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A 26-YEAR-OLD GAVE BIRTH TO TWIN BOYS

Later on, Gladys Komane, 26, delivered twin boys. The first baby weighs 2.2kg and the second one 3kg,” Lowvelder reported.

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PROVINCIAL HEALTH MEC APPLAUDED THE HOSPITAL STAFF FOR A JOB WELL DONE

“We congratulate the two mothers for being blessed with triplets and twins. We are glad that the moms and babies are well and in good health. We applaud the midwives and doctors for their efforts. As a province, we declared 2023 as a year of primary healthcare, mainly to improve access to quality healthcare to women and their unborn babies, which will reduce their mortality,” the report quoted Limpopo Health MEC, Phophi Ramathuba as saying.

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