The father of the quintuplets born at a clinic in South Africa, Joe Buthelezi‚ almost collapsed when his fourth and fifth babies were bo...
The father of the quintuplets born at a clinic in South
Africa, Joe Buthelezi‚ almost collapsed
when his fourth and fifth babies were born.
He and his partner‚ Noluthando‚ had only been expecting
three babies. Dr Moeng Pitsoe chuckled as he recalled how Joe had to be
assisted to his seat when he realised that he was now a father to five
newborns.
"Three is a lot but they had prepared for that. So
when number four and five came‚ he almost collapsed‚" Pitsoe said. "The
mother was calm. She was aware of the commotion around her but she was
calm."
So how long did it take to deliver the quints?
"C-sections are quick. From delivering the first baby
to the last‚ it took five minutes‚" Pitsoe said‚ adding that it would have
been even quicker‚ but the nurses had to prepare for the other two surprise
arrivals.
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