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Australian woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplet daughters
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Jenitar and Jortham Na'amoana welcomed four naturally conceived identical daughters—Emily, Harriet, Catherine, and Alexa—after previously having four children, a rare event occurring once in 15 million pregnancies.
- The quadruplets were born prematurely at 28 weeks and four days but are healthy, according to Dr. Alexa Bendall from the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.
- Identical quadruplets result from a single fertilized egg splitting into four embryos, sharing 100% of their DNA.
- The Marr family in Dallas experienced a similar rare event in 2020, having naturally conceived identical quadruplets, and they emphasize the importance of maintaining a sleep schedule and self-care for the mother.
- Jenny Marr encourages the Na'amoanas to prioritize health and routine, highlighting the joy and challenges of raising four identical babies simultaneously.
