‘Miracle twins’ born to Alabama lady with two uteruses: a ‘true medical surprise’
Kelsey Hatcher, a 32-year-old woman who gained attention for her incredibly rare pregnancy, has recently welcomed twin daughters into the world. This joyous occasion couldn’t have come at a better time, as she was able to bring her precious babies home just in time for Christmas.
The woman from Alabama has a unique condition called uterus didelphys, resulting in her having two uteruses.
This condition is only present in approximately 0.3% of the population.
During Hatcher’s fourth pregnancy, an incredible occurrence took place – her twins were situated in separate uteruses. According to an OB/GYN at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, the chances of a woman experiencing this type of pregnancy are estimated to be about one in 50 million, as reported by Scientific American.
An Alabama woman who has two uteruses is defying the odds by being pregnant with twins, one baby in each womb. This rare occurrence has a chance of happening in only 1 in 50 million pregnancies.
According to a press release provided to Fox News Digital, Hatcher checked into the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital on December 19 for a scheduled induction.
After going through a total of 20 hours of labor, Hatcher successfully gave birth to two beautiful baby girls, each entering this world on different days.
Kelsey Hatcher, a 32-year-old woman, welcomed twin daughters into the world right in time to bring them home for Christmas.
Roxi entered this world on December 19th.
Rebel came into this world on December 20th.
An Alabama woman is getting ready to welcome her “miracle” twins into the world. What makes her pregnancy even more remarkable is that she has a rare condition known as a double uterus.
The woman, who has chosen to remain anonymous, discovered her unique condition during her first pregnancy. Doctors informed her that she had two separate uteruses, each with its own cervix. This condition, called uterus didelphys, occurs in about 1 in 3,000 women.
Despite the challenges that come with having a double uterus, the woman’s determination and perseverance have paid off. After undergoing fertility treatments, she successfully became pregnant with her twins. Now, she is eagerly awaiting their arrival and preparing to give birth.
The woman’s story serves as a reminder of the incredible strength and resilience of the human body. Despite facing obstacles and medical conditions, our bodies have the ability to overcome and create new life. This woman’s journey is a testament to the power of hope and the miracles that can occur in the face of adversity.
As she prepares to become a mother to her “miracle” twins, the Alabama woman is grateful for the support she has received from her family and medical team. She is looking forward to the day when she can hold her babies in her arms and begin the next chapter of her life as a mother.
This story serves as an inspiration to others who may be facing their own unique challenges. It is a reminder that with determination and the right support, anything is possible.
According to the press release, Hatcher expressed gratitude for the unexpected but successful pregnancy and birth of their twin daughters. He stated, “We could never have imagined a pregnancy and birth like this, but our main objective was always to safely bring our two baby girls into the world, and UAB played a crucial role in making that happen.”
“It feels fitting that they celebrated two birthdays. Each of them had their own ‘houses,’ and now each of them has their own special birth story.”
The nursing team made sure to have the first baby’s bassinet present in the operating room during the C-section delivery of the second baby. (Kelsey Hatcher / University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital)
Hatcher discovered her condition at the age of 17.
Her first three children, Raelynn (6), River (4), and Rhemy (2), were born from pregnancies that followed the typical course.
After enduring a grueling 20 hours of labor, Hatcher successfully brought two beautiful baby girls into the world. What makes their birth even more remarkable is the fact that they were born on different days. The incredible journey of welcoming these precious little ones into the world is a testament to the strength and resilience of Hatcher as a mother.
During Hatcher’s most recent pregnancy, a surprising ultrasound at eight weeks revealed that she was carrying twins in two separate uteruses.
Hatcher shared with Fox News Digital last month that her immediate reaction was laughter. She couldn’t help but call her husband, Caleb, to share the news since he wasn’t present at the appointment. The couple had a good laugh together about it.
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Hatcher said her doctors were equally stunned, repeatedly emphasizing the rarity and uniqueness of her case.
During her third pregnancy and the most recent “miracle” pregnancy, Kelsey Hatcher was under the care of Dr. Shweta Patel, an assistant professor in the UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Patel described the recent pregnancy as a “true medical surprise.”
The Hatcher family now has five children after the twins arrived. The first three babies were born through traditional deliveries. (Andrea Mabry)
“I realized that I would require further expertise,” stated the doctor in the press release. “Fortunately, I was able to contact my colleagues in maternal-fetal medicine at UAB, who are experts in handling high-risk obstetrics cases and unique pregnancies.”
Hatcher’s pregnancy went smoothly, with only a few extra appointments.
“At the end of the day, it was two babies in one belly at the same time — they just had different apartments.”
“In a typical twin pregnancy, the twins share one womb, which increases the likelihood of limited space for each baby and raises the risk of preterm or early birth,” explained Richard O. Davis, M.D., a professor in the UAB Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
Davis, who co-managed Hatcher’s pregnancy, explained that each of Kelsey’s babies had their own womb, sac, placenta, and umbilical cord. This arrangement provided them with additional room to grow and develop.
During Hatcher’s unique pregnancy, she underwent several ultrasounds to monitor the progress. A doctor who was involved in managing her pregnancy explained, “With Kelsey’s babies, each one had their own womb, sac, placenta, and umbilical cord, providing them with additional room for growth and development.”
Hatcher had one baby in each uterus, but what’s interesting is that two eggs were released and fertilized during the same ovulation cycle. This means that the babies she carried are considered fraternal twins.
“In the release, Davis expressed that at the close of the day, there were essentially two babies residing within the same belly. It was as if they occupied separate apartments,” Davis explained.
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The biggest question mark revolved around the method of delivering the babies.
While C-sections can be considered a “more controlled delivery option” for high-risk cases like Hatcher’s, Patel acknowledged the doctors’ desire to respect Hatcher’s preference for a similar birth experience as she had with her previous children, as long as it was deemed safe.
C-sections can provide a “more controlled delivery option” for high-risk cases like Hatcher’s. However, the doctors respected Hatcher’s desire to have a birth experience similar to her previous deliveries, as long as it was safe. (Kelsey Hatcher / University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital)
Hatcher was induced at 39 weeks when she didn’t go into labor naturally.
Two labor and delivery nurses were assigned to monitor each uterus and baby.
Kelsey, in her conversation with UAB, explained that her contractions did not occur with consistency but were rather a few seconds apart. She also experienced contractions on different sides of her body, with one side starting on the left and moving to the right, in sync with the monitor.
Roxi, the baby in the right uterus, was born vaginally on December 19th at 7:45 p.m., weighing 7 pounds and 7 ounces.
According to an OB/GYN at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, the chances of a woman experiencing this kind of pregnancy are approximately one in 50 million. (Caleb Shaver/Kelsey Hatcher)
“There was an eruption of joy from everyone in the room as the first baby made its entrance into the world. However, amidst the celebration, another precious life was still waiting to be born,” Patel shared.
Kelsey was basically experiencing labor in her left uterus while also going through the postpartum process in her right uterus.
“After such a long and crazy journey, it meant the world to see both of my girls together for the first time.”
While breastfeeding Baby A, she experienced contractions with Baby B.
When the doctors realized that the induction process was taking longer than expected, they opted to perform a C-section to deliver Baby B, who was named Rebel.
Rebel made his grand entrance into the world on December 20th at 6:10 a.m., tipping the scales at a healthy 7 pounds, 3.5 ounces.
Roxi’s bassinet was arranged by the nursing team to be present in the operating room during Rebel’s birth.
“After going through such a long and eventful journey, witnessing both of my daughters together for the very first time held immense significance,” Hatcher expressed.
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