A mother has given birth to rare identical quadruplets in Australia. Jenitar and Jortham Na-amoana welcomed four baby girls, named Emily, Harriet, Alexa, and Catherine, at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. These quadruplets were naturally conceived and are monozygotic, meaning they originated from a single fertilized egg that split into four embryos.
The girls were delivered via caesarean section at 28 weeks and four days on July 14. The chances of naturally conceiving quadruplets are estimated to be around one in 15 million. The couple now has eight children in total, as they already had four kids aged between 10 and one.
Dr. Alexa Bendall, who one of the babies was named after, provided care for Mrs. Na-amoana during her pregnancy. Dr. Bendall praised Jenitar for successfully carrying the quadruplets, stating that the spontaneous conception of quads is highly unusual, and Jenitar managed to avoid complications and risks for both herself and the babies.
The hospital mentioned that the couple was surprised to learn they were expecting quadruplets. Dr. Bendall emphasized the high risks associated with monozygotic quadruplets and monitored Mrs. Na’amoana closely starting at 25 weeks.
The quadruplets will spend time in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit until they reach full term. To support the upbringing of their four additional children, the couple has set up a GoFundMe page to cover expenses such as a larger vehicle, essential baby equipment, and ongoing medical and living costs.
The Na-amoana family expressed their gratitude for any support, whether through donations or prayers, acknowledging the challenges of caring for four newborns simultaneously. They thanked everyone for standing by them during this extraordinary journey.