In An Extremely Rare Occurrence, Woman Conceived A Second Child While She Was Already Pregnant
The Superfetation phenomenon is extremely rare as there are only around a dozen cases of this type that have been reported all over the world.
A woman encountered a 'double pregnancy' in an incredibly unusual phenomenon called Superfetation, where she got pregnant with a daughter while already pregnant with a son. Rebecca Roberts, 39, had twins¡ªdaughter, Rosalie, and son, Noah¡ªconceived three weeks apart.
Their visibly distinct sizes make it impossible to accept that they are both twins, making them a medical marvel. The Superfetation phenomenon is extremely rare as there are only around a dozen cases of this type that have been reported all over the world.
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The mother, resident of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, was shocked when she learned that she had twins, according to a report, as two scans done earlier showed no signs of a second foetus. Speaking to a news website, Roberts said she had no idea that, while pregnant, it was possible to conceive again.
It is reported that the twins were delivered early by performing caesarean at 33 weeks, last year in September. Though Rosalie's twin brother after birth weighed 4lb 10oz, Rosalie weighed just 2lb 7oz and was kept in the hospital.
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The baby girl was eventually released from the hospital on Christmas Day, about two and a half months after her brother was discharged. According to reports, when the midwife visited her at their home last week, she weighed 7lb 4oz.
Roberts lives with her partner, Rhys Weaver, 43, and operates a clothing firm for girls. The pair also have a daughter who is 14, named Summer.
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They underwent tests to rule out chromosomal or genetic causes, but were later told that the reason behind the 'double pregnancy' could have been a fertility drug she was taking that might have induced her to release an egg when she was already pregnant.
However, some experts are still suspicious on the validity of the Superfetation theory.
