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21/05/2010
First Sextuplets Born In 17 Years
A mother has given birth to sextuplets, four boys and two girls, the first to be born in Britain for 17 years.
The babies are believed to be fighting for there lives in the neonatal intensive care unit of the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.
The tots were born last Friday, 14 weeks early, and the mother, Vicky Lamb, is said to be recovering well.
Consultant neonatologist Dr Kenny McCormick said: "The next few days and weeks will be critical.
"Babies that are born this early need a lot of specialist care.
"They are receiving round-the-clock intensive care and specialist nursing at the moment and their condition is constantly monitored."
The couples representative, Max Clifford, said the parents were hoping for a "small miracle".
Mrs Lamb and her husband Andrew have asked to be left in peace to focus on their babies.
(CD)
The babies are believed to be fighting for there lives in the neonatal intensive care unit of the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.
The tots were born last Friday, 14 weeks early, and the mother, Vicky Lamb, is said to be recovering well.
Consultant neonatologist Dr Kenny McCormick said: "The next few days and weeks will be critical.
"Babies that are born this early need a lot of specialist care.
"They are receiving round-the-clock intensive care and specialist nursing at the moment and their condition is constantly monitored."
The couples representative, Max Clifford, said the parents were hoping for a "small miracle".
Mrs Lamb and her husband Andrew have asked to be left in peace to focus on their babies.
(CD)
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