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In a country where carrying a pregnancy to term is almost a test of endurance—amidst blackouts, shortages, and daily worries—a mother gave birth to triplets at the Ramón González Coro Gyneco-Obstetric Hospital in Havana, an uncommon event that brought joy to both doctors and family members.
The hospital center reported on its official Facebook page that the three babies and their mother are in perfect health and in the process of recovery, following a delivery that was described as a point of pride for the medical team.
According to the hospital's publication, it had been several weeks since the last set of triplets was born at the institution.
The mother managed to reach nearly the end of her pregnancy, something uncommon in multiple gestations, which showcases the achievement she accomplished amid the crisis that Cuba is experiencing.
According to medical information, triplets occur naturally in one out of every 7,000 to 10,000 pregnancies, making this birth an exceptional event for motherhood in Havana.
However, beyond the family joy, the news arrives in the context of a profound economic and health crisis in Cuba, where thousands of pregnant women are facing difficulties accessing food, medicine, or transportation, in an increasingly deteriorated healthcare system.
In that scenario, carrying a pregnancy to term has become an act of effort and hope, especially for Cuban mothers who are experiencing motherhood under conditions of scarcity.
For now, the three babies and their mother remain under observation, in good health, while the news spreads on social media as a symbol of joy amidst a country overwhelmed by the crisis.
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