Juja mother loses four babies after quintuplet birth
The babies died after being transferred to KNH for specialised care following their premature birth and extremely low birth weights.
Juja resident Mercy Kanini made news after delivering quintuplets through a normal birth at Thika Level Five Hospital. Tragically, four of the newborns have succumbed to their premature birth and extremely low birth weights. The babies, weighing between 630 grams and 800 grams each, required intensive neonatal care upon transfer to Kenyatta National Hospital.
Only one infant remains at KNH for specialized treatment. Kanini, a mother of two other children prior to this pregnancy, had previously undergone a normal delivery. Despite the high risks associated with quintuplet births, Kanini delivered the five babies without the need for a Caesarean section. She expressed gratitude for the medical team's support during the unusual experience.
The surviving baby continues to receive medical care at KNH, as the family now seeks strength for the future.
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