Multiple Newborns Simultaneously Born Mark First Surviving Nonuplets Case Recorded
In a remarkable medical feat, Halima Cissé from Mali has set a new world record by giving birth to nine babies, known as nonuplets, on May 4, 2021. The birth took place at the Ain Borja Clinic in Casablanca, Morocco, and the Guinness World Records has confirmed that this is the most children delivered at a single birth to survive [1][2][3].
The nonuplets, comprising four boys and five girls, were born prematurely at 30 weeks, with weights ranging between 1.1 and 2.2 pounds each. A team of 32 medical professionals assisted in their safe delivery, and the babies received round-the-clock specialist monitoring to ensure their survival [2][3].
Prior to Halima's case, there were no verified instances of nonuplets surviving birth. The Malian government facilitated her transfer to a specialist clinic in Morocco for the birth and postnatal care, which was crucial for the babies' survival [3].
The pregnancy occurred naturally, without the use of fertility treatments like in vitro fertilization. Halima and her family received international attention and medical support during this unique and unprecedented event.
The previous record for the most children born at once to survive was held by Nadya Suleman from the U.S., who gave birth to eight babies (six boys and two girls) in 2009. However, Halima's nonuplets have surpassed this record, making history as the first known nonuplets to survive birth [1][2][3].
Delivering large numbers of babies requires advanced hospital care, often involving cesarean section, round-the-clock specialist monitoring, good maternal nutrition, early diagnosis, and hospital preparedness. Multiple pregnancies like this often involve complications such as low birth weight, infection, or delivery risks [1].
As of today, Halima Cissé holds the official world record for the most babies born at once to survive, with nine babies (five girls and four boys). The survival of all nine nonuplets is a testament to the advancements in medical science and the dedication of healthcare professionals worldwide.
References:
[1] The Associated Press. (2021, May 10). Mali woman gives birth to nine babies, setting world record. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mali-woman-gives-birth-to-9-babies-setting-world-record/
[2] BBC News. (2021, May 11). Mali woman gives birth to nine babies. BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-57080261
[3] Guinness World Records. (2021, May 12). Nine babies born at once - Halima Cissé, Mali. Guinness World Records. https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2021/5/world-record-nine-babies-born-at-once-halima-cisse-mali-308266/
In this remarkable event, the advancements in medical science and technology played a significant role in the survival of Halima Cissé's nonuplets, demonstrating the potential of health-and-wellness care and modern medical science. Moreover, this groundbreaking birth not only surpassed the previous record in multiple births but also holds a unique position in the realm of biology, adding another fascinating case study to the field of science.
