Twins Grace and Noah Renz Survive Unusual Birth
Mother gives birth to twins a week apart.
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April 1, 2010
When Jennifer Renz, an expectant mother of twins, went into labor two weeks early, she delivered a healthy baby girl, Grace, on March 22. However, Grace's brother Noah wasn't born until a week later, according to NewsNet5.com. Happily, both babies and mom survived the unique birth.
After Renz gave birth to Grace, it seemed as if Noah was not yet ready to greet the world, and as the babies were premature, physicians chose not to push for the second infant's delivery.
"When the first twin delivered, the uterus just stopped," obstetrician and gynecologist Dr Michael Gyves told the news source. "Her cervix started to close."
In the end, baby Noah survived in the womb for seven days and was delivered then. A silver lining of the harrowing experience is that the two tots will each get to celebrate their own birthday, the new mom told the news provider.
Babies who are born prematurely face many hurdles, but those who survive an early birth often thrive and go on to live healthy lives. Moreover, mothers who refrain from smoking, drinking alcohol and using drugs during pregnancy increase the odds of carrying their baby to term.
In addition, expectant women with a history of high blood pressure or diabetes should work with their healthcare provider to control these conditions during gestation, the CDC advises.
Women experiencing a high risk pregnancy may use the resources of the American Pregnancy Association.
When Jennifer Renz, an expectant mother of twins, went into labor two weeks early, she delivered a healthy baby girl, Grace, on March 22. However, Grace's brother Noah wasn't born until a week later, according to NewsNet5.com. Happily, both babies and mom survived the unique birth.
After Renz gave birth to Grace, it seemed as if Noah was not yet ready to greet the world, and as the babies were premature, physicians chose not to push for the second infant's delivery.
"When the first twin delivered, the uterus just stopped," obstetrician and gynecologist Dr Michael Gyves told the news source. "Her cervix started to close."
In the end, baby Noah survived in the womb for seven days and was delivered then. A silver lining of the harrowing experience is that the two tots will each get to celebrate their own birthday, the new mom told the news provider.
Babies who are born prematurely face many hurdles, but those who survive an early birth often thrive and go on to live healthy lives. Moreover, mothers who refrain from smoking, drinking alcohol and using drugs during pregnancy increase the odds of carrying their baby to term.
In addition, expectant women with a history of high blood pressure or diabetes should work with their healthcare provider to control these conditions during gestation, the CDC advises.
Women experiencing a high risk pregnancy may use the resources of the American Pregnancy Association.
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