Woman Born With Double Uterus Gives Birth At 22 Weeks: Baby ‘Is A True Miracle’
A mother from Nebraska is sharing her story to encourage other parents not to give up during difficult times.
Megan Phipps gave birth to two baby girls at Bryan Health hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska in June. Sadly, only one of the babies survived due to the risks associated with premature births, according to the hospital. Phipps, 24, was born with uterine didelphys, or double uterus, which is a rare condition where a woman has two cervixes and two uteruses, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Phipps shared that she went to her regular OBGYN, who referred her to a specialist. In this rare case, she was told she was actually pregnant on both her right and left sides. Phipps said she was in “excruciating pain” back in June and was admitted to Bryan Health hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska, after she noticed spotting. While there, Phipps said a nurse later realized she was actually in the process of giving birth after noticing her cervix was slowly shortening, creating a risk of preterm labor. At 22 weeks, just a little into her second trimester, she was rushed to the delivery area where a neonatologist explained the risks. Phillips recalled the doctor telling her that the girls would have a 1% chance.” On June 11, Phipps gave birth to a baby girl named Riley. On June 12, she gave birth to another baby girl named Reece. They both weighed under 1 pound. Twelve days later, Riley passed away.
On June 11, Phipps gave birth to a baby girl named Riley. On June 12, she gave birth to another baby girl named Reece. They both weighed under 1 pound. Twelve days later, Riley passed away.
Phipps, who also has two older children whom she said she carried in her right uterus, said she’s sharing her latest story in hopes of helping others who might be going through the same situation: “I just want mothers to know that just to not give up hope that anything is possible,” PEOPLE quotes.
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